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Delta Air Lines
22 Oct, Thu
Miami – Medellin
7h 15m
1 stop
MIA–MDE
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Arajet
5 Oct, Mon
New York – Medellin
8h 40m
1 stop
EWR–MDE
Delta Air Lines
21 Oct, Wed
New York – Medellin
17h 45m
2 stop
JFK–MDE
Copa Airlines
19 Oct, Mon
Atlanta – Medellin
22h 29m
1 stop
ATL–MDE
Arajet
2 Oct, Fri
Boston – Medellin
8h 25m
1 stop
BOS–MDE
Copa Airlines
29 Sep, Tue
Los Angeles – Medellin
18h 9m
1 stop
LAX–MDE
Copa Airlines
18 Oct, Sun
San Francisco – Medellin
1d 5h 3m
1 stop
SFO–MDE
United Airlines
7 Oct, Wed
Denver – Medellin
1d 35m
2 stop
DEN–MDE
Aeromexico
7 Oct, Wed
Houston – Medellin
1d 2h 41m
1 stop
IAH–MDE
Last update: 23 September 2026 02:50
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About Medellin
The city of Medellín, is located in the center of Antioquia, in the northwest part of Colombia, has an important economic function. Trade areas of the city include; steel, textiles, agriculture, chemical products, food and beverages. The warm and mild climate of Medellín is subject to regular rainfall system throughout the year. The average temperature of the city per year is 20.9 celsius, while the average rainfall is up to 1612 mm per year. Plaza Botero, Plaza Mayor, Pueblito Paisa, Cervecería 3 Cordilleras, Cerro Nutibara, Palacio de la Cultura Rafael Uribe Uribe, Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica and Parroquia de San José de El Poblado are some of the most important architectural areas in the city. You will not be fully traveled without visiting these works.
In Medellín, where many options from the world cuisine are served, traditional food as well as fast-food culture has become more widespread. A variety of tropical fruits are served to visitors in the city center, which offers a combination of modern food culture and regional foods. Colombian coffee is found in almost every cafe and restaurant in the city.
Many streets in the city center have businesses and shops that focus both on entertainment and shopping. Thanks to carnivals throughout the year, people are often able to experience music and participate in activities. The city’s most preferred airport is the Medellín International Airport. Also, bicycles are widely used throughout the city.
Transportation to Medellin City Center from Airport
Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport
Shared and private taxis, airport buses, car rental & transfer services are among the transportation alternatives that you can use for travelling to Medellin city center from José María Córdova Airport. Whichever alternative you choose, you can reach Medellin city center in about 35-40 minutes.
Bus
The most popular and affordable means of transportation offering service within the body of José María Córdova Airport are undoubtedly airport buses. You need to pay 12,000 Colombian Peso by 2016 in order to get on these buses providing transportation between the airport and Medellin city center. The sizes of the airport buses departing every 15 minutes from José María Córdova Airport are small but they are the most budget-friendly options. However, if you land at the airport at a late hour, you need to use a taxi for your transportation.
If you turn right after going out of the airport and walk a few minutes, you will see the stops that the airport buses depart from. You can get to Medellin city center by getting on the white bus. You can also get off the bus at San Diego Shopping Center and Hotel Nutibara stops which are among the central points.
Taxi
The easiest way to reach Medellin city center from José María Córdova Airport is using the taxis that you will see when you go out of the terminal building. Since the distance is not too long, you can travel to the city center in a comfortable and budget-friendly way by getting on a taxi. You can reach Medellin city center from the airport by paying about 65,000 Colombian Peso. It can cost more if you will travel to other regions like Envigado or Sabaneta. The shared taxis called “colectivo” are more affordable than the normal taxis. You can get to Medellin city center by paying 15,000 Peso instead of 65,000 by getting on one of these taxis accepting 3 or 4 passengers.
Car Rental
You can also rent a car for travelling to the city center from the airport. At José María Córdova Airport, there are both domestic and foreign car rental companies. Avis is among the international companies that you can choose. After selecting a car suitable for your budget, you can make a pre-reservation and receive your car from the airport. It takes about 25-30 minutes to reach the city center from the airport by car.
Medellin Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
Tuesday
22 Sep
29°17°
Today
Wednesday
23 Sep
29°18°
Thursday
24 Sep
28°17°
Friday
25 Sep
27°16°
Saturday
26 Sep
24°16°
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To which airport are the flights to Medellin arranged?
To which airport are the flights to Medellin arranged?
Medellin flights are organized to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport, Olaya Herrera Airport.
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