Travelling from Buenos Aires to Medellin: what you need to know
Buenos Aires has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Medellin flying out of Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Touch down at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE), the primary gateway of Medellin.
The average length of a direct Buenos Aires to Medellin flight is 6 hours 40 minutes.
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, making Medellin two hours behind Buenos Aires.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Buenos Aires to Medellin flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Medellin
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Buenos Aires to Medellin flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Finding a stopover on your Buenos Aires to Medellin flight is a cinch. Whether you'd like to potentially save cash on your fare or break up your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out your options. A key stop when taking off from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport is Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL).
AEP is around 6 kilometers from central Buenos Aires. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Buenos Aires to Medellin? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport:
64% of flights that depart Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can take a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Medellin departing from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Begin your travels at EZE and come in for landing at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE).
Book your direct Buenos Aires to Medellin plane ticket with AVIANCA. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of EZE.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Buenos Aires to Medellin flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport and Medellin:
Bogota Airport (BOG)
Lima Airport (LIM)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can get to EZE from the centre of Buenos Aires in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 24 kilometers or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your flight from Buenos Aires to Medellin:
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to central Medellin takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometers away.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Medellin, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Go where the road takes you with a Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and see more of Medellin and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport about one week ahead of your Buenos Aires to Medellin flight.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is around 3 kilometers from the centre of Medellin. Once you've disembarked your flight from Buenos Aires to Medellin, it takes approximately 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 25 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to EOH. Tuck yourself in after your Buenos Aires to Medellin flight at one of these well-located options:
Why waste time waiting for a taxi? A Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you start exploring right away. Find the perfect playlist and hit the highway with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from EOH one week in advance often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Medellin. December is the busiest month for a trip to Medellin. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book a Buenos Aires to Medellin ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Medellin to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Medellin in December when temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
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 hotels once you've locked in your flight from Buenos Aires to Medellin:
Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13 are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Medellin to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Laguna de Guatape.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometers southeast of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Teatro Colon Bogota, Gold Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Around 322 kilometers south of Medellin, Cali is another favourite stop in Colombia. Start your sightseeing at Cristo Rey, Parque Simón Bolívar and San Felipe Lodge. Birding & Wellness RN.