Flying from Medellin to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Begin your travels 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 El Dorado International Airport (BOG) departing from either of these.
Around 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Medellin to El Dorado International Airport.
Bogota (where El Dorado International Airport is located) and Medellin share the UTC-5 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
With 3,525 direct flights a week between the two airports, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is the busiest route. LATAM Airlines operates the earliest flight at 01:47. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from MDE to BOG is with LATAM Airlines at 23:56.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Medellin to BOG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Fly without interruptions from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Nonstop flights from Medellin to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) operate from here.
You'll have your choice of carriers offering direct flights from Medellin to El Dorado International Airport departing from MDE. Get on board with any of these:
MDE is roughly 24 kilometres from central Medellin. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Want a convenient hotel close to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Medellin to El Dorado International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
About El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Medellin to El Dorado International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BOG instead:
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport to the centre of Bogota is around 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 12 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
20 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Medellin to El Dorado International Airport. Return flights start from 42 €. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
7 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to score cheap tickets from Medellin to BOG.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Medellin to El Dorado International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Medellin to El Dorado International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Bogota. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Bogota. The warmest month is September. Lock in your flights from Medellin to BOG during then and you can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap flights from Medellin to El Dorado International Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bogota
Start your Bogota trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Medellin to El Dorado International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Compartir Primera Etapa are popular attractions which should feature on any good Bogota itinerary.
Complete your Bogota trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Medellin to El Dorado International Airport, the next step is choosing one of our car rentals in Bogota. Browse the deals and instantly compare options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.
