Travelling from Medellin to Tokyo: what you need to know
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) is Medellin's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Medellin to Tokyo taking off from here.
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's major gateways.
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Tokyo 14 hours ahead of Medellin.
To ensure you make your Medellin to Tokyo flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Tokyo
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Medellin to Tokyo flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
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Flying from Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
Finding a stopover on your Medellin to Tokyo flight is easy. Whether you'd like to potentially save cash on your fare or visit a new city, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out your options. A major stop when flying out of Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport is New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK).
Located around 18 kms (11 miles) from the centre of Medellin, MDE can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Medellin to Tokyo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
Arriving in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kms (10 miles) away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Medellin to Tokyo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near HND:
Grab a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car and discover Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car and Times are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Tokyo Haneda Airport about three weeks in advance of your Medellin to Tokyo flight.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
The centre of Tokyo is located around 64 kms (40 miles) from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT). After your flight from Medellin to Tokyo has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to NRT. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Medellin to Tokyo:
Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental make collecting a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at NRT can help you lock in a better rate.
The address for Tokyo Narita Airport is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
April is the busiest month for flights from Medellin to Tokyo. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Tokyo in March.
Lock in a Medellin to Tokyo ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 23ºC to 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Medellin to Tokyo in January when temperatures average between 9ºC and 15ºC.
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Medellin to Tokyo, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:
TOKYO SKYTREE and Sensho-ji are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Tokyo to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Ginza Central Street.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to discover other corners of Japan. Travel about 402 kms (250 miles) west to Osaka to check off its must-visit sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Japan, consider Nagoya, roughly 257 kms (160 miles) west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Sky Promenade and Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium are the start of reasons to visit.