Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Medellin: what you need to know
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5. The city is 15 hours behind Brisbane, where Brisbane Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BNE to Medellin flight.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
BNE is around 10 kilometres from central Brisbane. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near BNE? If you've booked an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Medellin, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Brisbane Airport, 66.16% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Medellin
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Medellin flight is $1,596. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,038. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from BNE to Medellin, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is around 24 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Brisbane Airport to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Pick up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and discover Medellin and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from BNE to Medellin can help you get the lowest rate.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
After your flight from Brisbane Airport to Medellin has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Following your BNE to Medellin flight, unwind at a hotel close to EOH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Pick up an Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and make your journey as spontaneous as you want. You can select from popular outlets like Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from EOH one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
Carefully consider your travel dates before locking in your flight from Brisbane Airport to Medellin. The city buzzes during peak season, but hotel prices are usually higher and top attractions can get busy. Plan your trip to Medellin in low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
Book a Brisbane Airport to Medellin flight ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BNE to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC and 27ºC.
More about Medellin
After booking your flight from Brisbane Airport to Medellin, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Medellin:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Botero Plaza, Parque Arvi and Pueblito Paisa are must-do's during your Medellin adventure.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored after you've seen Medellin. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without dropping by Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.