Flying from Medellin to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) is Medellin's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Medellin to Buenos Aires departing from here.
When it comes to planning your arrival in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are the chief entry points.
Around 6 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Medellin to Buenos Aires flight.
Buenos Aires is two hours ahead of Medellin and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Medellin to Buenos Aires is from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Choose from seven services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MDE to EZE is the 16:50 AVIANCA option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the latest available service is at 17:00 with AVIANCA.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Medellin to Buenos Aires flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Buenos Aires
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Buenos Aires is $372. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $728. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Book four months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Medellin to Buenos Aires flights.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on plane tickets from Medellin to Buenos Aires. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
Set off from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) on a nonstop flight from Medellin to Buenos Aires. From MDE, you can fly straight to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Reserve your Medellin to Buenos Aires plane tickets with AVIANCA. This airline is a popular option for direct flights from MDE.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Medellin to Buenos Aires flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Bogota Airport (BOG)
Lima Airport (LIM)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The journey from central Medellin to MDE takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a handy hotel near Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Medellin to Buenos Aires, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport, 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Arriving in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Medellin to Buenos Aires. Book one of these accommodation options near AEP instead:
Grab a Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport rental car and explore Buenos Aires and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Localiza and rentar low cost are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport around one week ahead of your Medellin to Buenos Aires flight.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
After your flight from Medellin to Buenos Aires has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Buenos Aires is roughly 24 kilometres from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near EZE. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Medellin to Buenos Aires:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long taxi line. Grab a Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Hertz, Cactus and Localiza.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from EZE one week in advance often means better prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
El Palomar Airport (EPA)
After your flight from Medellin to Buenos Aires has touched down, the city centre is likely where you're off to next. El Palomar Airport (EPA) is around 16 kilometres from central Buenos Aires.
Make your way from the arrivals hall to your hotel in one smooth trip by picking up a El Palomar Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from trusted names here like Rent A Car and Rent A Car.
If you prefer a certain type of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of getting your first choice. Secure your ride from EPA a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Medellin to Buenos Aires.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
March is the quietest month for flights from Medellin to Buenos Aires, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Buenos Aires based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Buenos Aires is January, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Book your Medellin to Buenos Aires ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Medellin to Buenos Aires in July when temperatures average between 5ºC and 16ºC.
More about Buenos Aires
Start your Buenos Aires trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Medellin to Buenos Aires, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Teatro Colón and El Ateneo Grand Splendid are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Buenos Aires travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Recoleta Cemetery.
Explore more of Argentina
You've visited Buenos Aires, now it's time to discover more of Argentina. Journey around 274 kilometres northwest to Rosario to tick off its leading sights. From Casa Natal Che Guevara to Monumento al Che Guevara and Museo de la Memoria, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Argentina, head for La Plata, about 56 kilometres southeast of Buenos Aires. Museum of Contemporary Latin American Art, Teatro Argentino and Catedral de La Plata are key highlights.