Travelling from Medellin to La Nubia Airport (MZL): What you need to know
Your adventure gets underway at one of Medellin's main airports, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) or Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Check out your options for booking a flight from Medellin to La Nubia Airport (MZL) jetting off from either of these.
Manizales (where La Nubia Airport is located) and Medellin share the UTC-5 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
To ensure you catch your flight from Medellin to MZL, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more people on the move during high season, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
To reach MDE from central Medellin, it takes about 35 minutes to drive the 24 kilometres or so.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Medellin to La Nubia Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, 69.76% land on schedule at their destination.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Medellin to EOH in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 6 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport the day before your Medellin to MZL flight:
About La Nubia Airport (MZL)
Reserve a hotel near MZL if you're catching a late flight from Medellin to La Nubia Airport. Pick one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to La Nubia Airport (MZL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to La Nubia Airport is $231. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $462. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Medellin to MZL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to La Nubia Airport (MZL)
June is when most people book flights from Medellin to La Nubia Airport (MZL). Plan your visit to Manizales in February for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Medellin to MZL flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Manizales, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 23ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Medellin to La Nubia Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC and 23ºC.
More about Manizales
Once you've booked your flight from Medellin to La Nubia Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Manizales:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Manizales when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Glamping San Luis Manizales followed by Mirador de Manizales and Plaza de Bolivar.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Manizales. Around 161 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria, Teatro Colon Bogota and Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City.
Around 209 kilometres south-west of Manizales, Cali is another essential stop in Colombia. Start your sightseeing at Swing Latino, Cristo Rey and El Retiro Park.