Traveling from Mexico City to Medellin: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Mexico City. Explore your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when booking your flight from Mexico City to Medellin.
Hop off the plane at Medellin's major arrival point, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Mexico City to Medellin flight.
Medellin is one hour ahead of Mexico City and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from Mexico City to Medellin is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). There are 14 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from MEX to MDE is the 00:30 Aeromexico option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 19:10 with Aeromexico.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Mexico City to Medellin flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Medellin
Book four months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Mexico City to Medellin flights.
July is the best month for scoring an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Mexico City to Medellin. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Mexico City to Medellin by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' Mexico City to Medellin flights.
Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Mexico City to Medellin, you can leave from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Travel from MEX to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) without making any stops.
Reserve your Mexico City to Medellin plane tickets with Aeromexico. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from MEX.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Mexico City to Medellin flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Benito Juarez International Airport. Take a break from traveling at one of these popular airports:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Traveling from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Mexico City to Medellin? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from MEX arrive on schedule 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Split up your Mexico City to Medellin flight with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and Medellin include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can reach NLU from the center of Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 32 kilometers or so.
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Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 18 kilometers. It'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the center driving.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Mexico City to Medellin. Book one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Follow your own route with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and find adventure across Medellin and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead of your Mexico City to Medellin flight.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is roughly 3 kilometers from central Medellin. After your flight from Mexico City to Medellin, it takes approximately 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Why waste time waiting for public transport? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you start exploring right away. Put on your favorite playlist and hit the highway with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from EOH one week in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Mexico City to Medellin. August is the busiest month to visit Medellin. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in a Mexico City to Medellin ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Medellin to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Medellin
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Medellin right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Medellin:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Medellin. Around 241 kilometers to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Colombia, head for Cali, roughly 322 kilometers south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia are key reasons to visit.
