Travelling from Medellin to Dubai: what you need to know
Medellin's main base, Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Medellin to Dubai.
When choosing where to land in Dubai, Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the primary gateways.
Dubai is nine hours ahead of Medellin and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Medellin to Dubai flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Dubai
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Medellin to Dubai flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your plane ticket from Medellin to Dubai.
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Flying from Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Medellin to Dubai flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Madrid Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
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.
Planning to catch an early flight from Medellin to Dubai? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport:
76% of flights that depart Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometres away.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Medellin to Dubai. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and explore beyond Dubai's main sights.
For the best deal, book your ride from Dubai Airport around three weeks in advance of your Medellin to Dubai flight.
Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Central Dubai is located around 48 kilometres from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). After your flight from Medellin to Dubai has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 40 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to DWC. Tuck yourself in after your Medellin to Dubai flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Quicklease Car Rental, Quick Drive and Golden Key Car Rental make collecting a Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from DWC three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
December is the busiest month for flights from Medellin to Dubai. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Dubai in March.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Book your Medellin to Dubai ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from Medellin to Dubai in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Dubai
After booking your flight from Medellin to Dubai, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dubai:
Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Dubai must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Dubai Gold Souk.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates you'll want to see. About 26 kilometres east of Dubai, a visit to Sharjah will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Sharjah Archaeology Museum, Cultural Palace and Sharjah Science Museum.
Around 129 kilometres southwest of Dubai, Abu Dhabi is another essential stop in the United Arab Emirates. Experience major highlights starting with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Zayed The 2nd Mosque and Masjid.