How to find cheap flights to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
At the moment, £326 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to MDE for £636.
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Best time to go to Medellin
You can usually hop on the cheapest flight to Medellin in May.
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to MDE.
If you want to experience Medellin at its liveliest, lock in your flights to MDE for January. Holidaying during peak seasons usually means there's more to see and do than at other times of the year.
December is the quietest period of the year to visit if you prefer a more laid-back vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Medellin then.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider what type of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Medellin is warmest in August, averaging between 9ºC and 27ºC.
Ranging from 9ºC to 24ºC, December sees the lowest temperatures.
Hoping for a clearer forecast? January is the driest month in Medellin, averaging 14 days of rain.
The wettest time of year is May. Visit then and you'll likely get around 27 days of rainfall.
Flying to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE): What you need to know
Fly to Medellin without any detours. These are some of the top airlines offering direct flights to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport:
If you want to jet off with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your MDE plane ticket with Avior Airlines. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub land when expected.
MDE is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to MDE? These hotels near Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport has an on-time rating of 76%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport is located in Medellin, Antioquia department, Colombia.
Getting to central Medellin from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Central Medellin is about 32 kms (20 miles) from MDE.
You'll reach the centre in around 45 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to MDE.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Medellin:
Medellin highlights
Jump off your flight to Medellin and head straight for these popular attractions:
EcoParque Comuna 13: The perfect place to start your sightseeing, this landmark is around 8 kms (5 miles) west of the city centre.
Museo comuna 13: Need another good reason to visit Medellin? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is around 6 kms (4 miles) west of the city centre.
How to get to Caldas from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Heading straight for Caldas? From MDE, it takes around 1 hour to drive there. The city is about 40 kms (25 miles) from the airport.
Travelling from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to Rionegro
If Rionegro is where you're off to, it's around 5 kms (3 miles) from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport.
Explore more of Colombia
In the mood to keep exploring? Bogota will add something special to your trip to Colombia. It's about 225 kms (140 miles) southeast of Medellin and features Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota. The most convenient airport for this city is Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG).
Another city in Colombia that has plenty of appeal is Bucaramanga. From Medellin, it's around 274 kms (170 miles) northeast and offers highlights like Catedral de la Sagrada Familia and Panachi. Find time for Canon Del Chicamocha too. Palonegro International Airport (BGA) is the key arrival point for this city.
Or head to Pereira, about 153 kms (95 miles) south of Medellin. Paisaje Cultural Cafetero, Reserva Natural, Termales de San Vicente and Lugar De Contemplación Monte Tabor are among the many reasons to visit. You can get here by flying into Matecana International Airport (PEI).