Traveling from London to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE): What you need to know
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport is located in Medellin. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is five hours behind London.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from London to MDE.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from London to MDE with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and MDE include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Located around 24 kilometers from the center of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your vacation? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a little extra to your vacation with a stopover on your flight from London to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and MDE:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to MDE flight:
London Gatwick Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 82% of flights taking off from here land when expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
When organizing your plane ticket from London to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a detour to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), one of the most popular transit hubs on this route.
STN is roughly 56 kilometers from central London. The drive from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport flight:
STN has a solid on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on track and reach your destination as planned.
About Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your London to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
Central Medellin is around 32 kilometers from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car rental, cab or ride-share.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Currently, AED 1,628 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 3,374. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to MDE. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable London to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from London to MDE.
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The best time to fly from London to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE). January is the busiest month to visit Medellin. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in December.
Lock in a London to MDE plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Medellin to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
December has temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
EcoParque Comuna 13 and Palacio de Bellas Artes are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Medellin travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Museo comuna 13.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Medellin, now it's time to explore more of Colombia. Travel about 225 kilometers southeast to Bogota to tick off its top attractions. From Teatro Colon Bogota to Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Bucaramanga is another standout destination in Colombia and is around 274 kilometers northeast of Medellin. No trip is complete without dropping by Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha.
