How to get to Medellín?

By Airplane

How to get to Medellín?
Read about the different ways of transportation to Medellín, of which traveling by plane is a popular option.

International Flights
Airport: José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, 35km from Medellín.

Flights from destinations such as the ones below, land on this airport.

• Latin America: Mexico City, Panama City
• USA: NYC, Miami and Orlando
• Caribbean: Curacao (EZ air, Wingo ) Aruba (Wingo)

From Europe, there is no direct flight to Medellín. Most flights have a stopover in Bogotá. One option to fly to Medellín from Europe is with Air Europa through Madrid.

Domestic flights
Airport José María Córdova International Airport and Olaya Herrera Airport national Airport in El Poblado. (Easyfly and Satena).

Flights from several national destinations land here, such as:

• Bogotá, Cartagena, Santa Marta
• Pereira and Armenia (Coffee Triangle)
• Nuquí, Bahía Solano (Chocó, Pacific)
• Cali

Transportation from the international airport

From José María Córdova Airport →Medellín
There are several ways to get to Medellín.

1) The official airport cabs
The white taxis will take you to Medellín for a fixed price. (20-30 min, depending on traffic and your final destination). The fixed fare is COP 90,000 / $23 (2022). There are also yellow taxis that drive to and from the airport, for around the same rate as the official airport cabs.

2) Private transfer pre-booked online
We personally like this option, especially if you arrive late in Medellín. After booking, you get the WhatsApp number of the driver, who waits for you in the arrival hall. There is no unnecessary delay, you can leave right away and you don’t have to pay anything more. It’s more expensive than an airport taxi, but we think it’s well worth it. You book a private transfer here.

3) Shuttlebus
The cheapest way to get to Medellín is by the airport shuttle minibus, Aeropuerto Combuses. The fare is COP 13,000 $4 (2022). Buses run from 6:30 a.m. until the last flight of the day.

The bus can drop you off at 2 locations:
1) Centro Comercial San Diego (El Centro, 25 min). Nearest metro station is Expocisiones (5 min)
2) Behind Hotel Nutibara ( El Centro, 45 min). Walking distance from Parque Berrio metro station. Tip: If you travel at night, do not use this stop. This is not a safe neighborhood to walk around in the evening.

Bus Transportation