Flying from Medellin to Vanguardia Airport (VVC): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Medellin's main airports, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) or Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Explore your options for booking a flight from Medellin to Vanguardia Airport (VVC) departing from either of these.
Medellin and Villavicencio (where Vanguardia Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you arrive.
To ensure you get on your flight from Medellin to VVC, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During high season, expect longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
MDE is about 24 kilometers from central Medellin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Medellin to Vanguardia Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, data shows 69.76% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
You can book a direct Medellin to Vanguardia Airport (VVC) flight ticket with departures from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Work out whether leaving from EOH works best for your plans.
From EOH, direct flights from Medellin to VVC can be booked with EasyFly.
EasyFly is the most frequently booked airline flying from EOH to VVC.
EOH is about 6 kilometers from central Medellin. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Medellin to VVC flight? Kick back in a hotel near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
About Vanguardia Airport (VVC)
Reserve a hotel near VVC if you're catching a late flight from Medellin to Vanguardia Airport. Settle into one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Vanguardia Airport (VVC)
AED 219 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Vanguardia Airport. Return flights start from AED 438. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Medellin to VVC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Vanguardia Airport (VVC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Medellin to Vanguardia Airport (VVC). June is the peak month for travel to Villavicencio. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
Book a Medellin to VVC flight ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Villavicencio to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Medellin to Vanguardia Airport in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Villavicencio
Once you've booked your flight from Medellin to Vanguardia Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Villavicencio:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Villavicencio when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Canocristales_la_macarena followed by Altos De Guatape Park and el Bambú Ecological Park.
Explore more of Colombia
Villavicencio has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometers west of Villavicencio, a visit to Pereira will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Paisaje Cultural Cafetero, Reserva Natural, Termales de San Vicente and Lugar De Contemplación Monte Tabor.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Colombia, head for Ibague, roughly 177 kilometers west of Villavicencio. Ibague capital musical de colombia, BioSaludable Tolima Grande Park and Alexander von Humboldt Botanical Garden are among its highlights.
