Flying from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Medellin: what you need to know
Valencia Airport is located in Valencia. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Medellin is six hours behind Valencia.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your VLC to Medellin flight.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Located around 6 miles from central Valencia, VLC can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near VLC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Valencia Airport to Medellin or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
78.56% of flights that depart Valencia Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Medellin
The best price we've seen for a one-way Valencia Airport to Medellin flight is £235. The cheapest price for a return flight is £593. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from VLC to Medellin. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a Valencia Airport to Medellin ticket.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is around 15 miles from central Medellin. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Valencia Airport to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Pick up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and discover Medellin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from VLC to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Once your flight from Valencia Airport to Medellin has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 4 miles from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
The journey will take about 30 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to EOH. Kick back and get cosy after your VLC to Medellin flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Why wait? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you get moving right away. Turn up the music and hit the highway with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from EOH one week in advance often means lower prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
Before scheduling your flights from Valencia Airport to Medellin, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Medellin offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season brings better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Valencia Airport to Medellin plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from VLC to Medellin around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Medellin
After booking your flight from Valencia Airport to Medellin, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
Botero Plaza and Parque Arvi are a couple of major attractions to add to your Medellin travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Pueblito Paisa.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia you should also see. About 150 miles south-east of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Around 200 miles south of Medellin, Cali is another essential stop in Colombia. Experience major highlights starting with Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
