Travelling from London to Medellin: what you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your trip from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Medellin. London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Come in for landing at Medellin's chief entry point, Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE).
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London.
To ensure you make your London to Medellin flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Medellin
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap London to Medellin flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your plane ticket from London to Medellin.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for London to Medellin flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Madrid Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota Airport (BOG)
LHR is about 26 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Medellin, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
78% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your London to Medellin flight, check out these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Madrid Airport (MAD)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Medellin:
Most flights that leave London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 83%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for an hour or several days, a stopover can make your whole trip feel more relaxed and effortless. When flying out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a ticket from London to Medellin stopping at Madrid Airport (MAD).
The journey to STN from central London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Medellin flight:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means the majority of its flights arrive at their destination as expected and your travel plans stay on track.
Arriving in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.
It usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from London to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Pick up a Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport rental car and explore Medellin and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
The centre of Medellin is approximately 3 kilometres from Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). As soon as your flight from London to Medellin has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 25 minutes.
After your flight from London to Medellin, rest your head at a hotel near EOH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Touch down, collect your Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and set off without missing a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are popular companies to pick from here.
Call dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from EOH one week ahead of time often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
December is the busiest month for flights from London to Medellin. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Medellin in March.
When booking your London to Medellin tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 27ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from London to Medellin in December when temperatures average between 9ºC and 24ºC.
More about Medellin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Medellin right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Medellin:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Palacio de Bellas Artes, Museo comuna 13 and Laguna de Guatape are essential stops on your Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Colombia you should also see. About 241 kilometres southeast of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Teatro Colon Bogota, Gold Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Cali is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without visiting Cristo Rey, Parque Simón Bolívar and San Felipe Lodge. Birding & Wellness RN.