Flying from Vancouver to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Vancouver to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), there's a good selection of airports you can start your trip from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's major terminals.
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is located in Medellin. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is two hours ahead of Vancouver.
Your flight from Vancouver to MDE won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Heading away during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, 71.77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to MDE flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey time to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Vancouver to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Abbotsford Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down as expected. At YXX, that rate is 67.97%.
About Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near MDE and shut your eyes sooner:
Grab a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and discover Medellin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around one week before your Vancouver to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
$476 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. A return flight starts at $910. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Vancouver to MDE if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
April is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Medellin based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Vancouver to MDE flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13 are major attractions which should feature on any good Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored after you've seen Medellin. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria, Teatro Colon Bogota and Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Medellin, Bucaramanga is another essential stop in Colombia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha.