Travelling from Medellin to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU): What you need to know
Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport is located in Asuncion. The city runs on the UTC-3 timezone and is two hours ahead of Medellin.
To ensure you get on your flight from Medellin to ASU, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Medellin to ASU. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
MDE is around 32 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Medellin to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Break up your flight from Medellin to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport with a stop at Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG). A major stopover between Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport and ASU, it's a good opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
With public transport, you can travel from central Medellin to EOH in about 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 5 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Medellin to ASU flight? Relax in a hotel near Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
About Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Medellin to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ASU instead:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Medellin to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport flight.
Getting from Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) to central Asuncion
Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Asuncion. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
Right now, $446 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $765. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Medellin to ASU if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Medellin to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Medellin to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU). August is the busiest month to travel to Asuncion. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in December.
Lock in a Medellin to ASU plane ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Asuncion to range from 22ºC to 39ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Medellin to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 29ºC.
More about Asuncion
After booking your flight from Medellin to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Asuncion:
Museum of Fine Arts (Museo de Bellas Artes) and Centro Cultural Guaraní are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Asuncion to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Catholic church of the Recoleta.
Explore more of Paraguay
Asuncion has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Paraguay just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres east of Asuncion, a visit to Ciudad del Este will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Iguacu, Represa Hidroelectrica Itaipu Binacional and Saltos del Acaray.
Encarnacion is another essential stop in Paraguay and is around 290 kilometres southeast of Asuncion. No trip is complete without a visit to Plaza de Armas, San Jose Beach and Santuario de la Virgen de Itacua.