Flying from Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Medellin: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Medellin.
Medellin and Bogota (where Bogota El Dorado International Airport is located) are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) is the most popular route, with 367 departures a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from BOG to MDE is with LATAM Airlines at 23:59. Opt for the first departure with LATAM Airlines at 00:40 if you want to get on your way earlier.
Give yourself enough time to get on your BOG to Medellin flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can book a direct Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Medellin ticket. Start your journey at BOG and end it at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE).
Direct flights from Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Medellin are offered by a good number of airlines. Book your seat with any of these:
BOG is around 8 kilometres from central Bogota. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near BOG. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Medellin or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Bogota El Dorado International Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Medellin
$46 is currently the best price for a one-way Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Medellin flight. Return plane tickets start from $99. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book 11 months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from BOG to Medellin.
Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Medellin tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to central Medellin takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Medellin. Book one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Reserving your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport around one week in advance of your flight from BOG to Medellin can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
After your flight from Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Medellin has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 5 kilometres from Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 25 minutes.
Following your BOG to Medellin flight, unwind at a hotel near EOH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from EOH one week in advance often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
January is the most popular month for flights from Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Medellin. To avoid the crowds, visit Medellin in December.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Medellin plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOG to Medellin in December when temperatures average between 9ºC and 24ºC.
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Medellin, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Medellin:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Palacio de Bellas Artes, EcoParque Comuna 13 and Museo comuna 13 are top attractions which should be on any good Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Colombia you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres southeast of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Colombia, head for Cali, roughly 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar are key reasons to visit.