Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Medellin: what you need to know
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5. The city is 13 hours behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your PER to Medellin flight.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
PER is about 6 miles from central Perth. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near PER? If you're catching an early flight from Perth Airport to Medellin, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Perth Airport, 73.04% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Medellin
£636 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Perth Airport to Medellin flight. A round-trip ticket right now is £1,543. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from PER to Medellin if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 15 miles away.
Look into staying at a hotel near MDE if you have a late flight from Perth Airport to Medellin. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and experience more of Medellin and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from PER to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Central Medellin is around 4 miles from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). After your flight from Perth Airport to Medellin has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 30 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to EOH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your PER to Medellin flight:
Touch down, grab your Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and drive off without missing a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from EOH one week in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
Carefully consider your dates before booking your flight from Perth Airport to Medellin. The city buzzes during peak season, but prices are typically higher and top attractions can get crowded. Visit Medellin in low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Perth Airport to Medellin plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from PER to Medellin in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Perth Airport to Medellin, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Botero Plaza, Parque Arvi and Pueblito Paisa are top sights which should be on any well-planned Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Medellin. Around 150 miles away to the south-east, its best attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Around 200 miles south of Medellin, Cali is another favourite stop in Colombia. Experience major highlights starting with Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.