Traveling from Washington DC to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE): What you need to know
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Washington DC. Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport is located in Medellin.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Washington DC to MDE.
July is a busy month for traveling. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Christmas, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from traveling and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to MDE departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Located around 6 kilometers from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Split up your flight from Washington DC to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and MDE are:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to MDE flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77%.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Lock in a plane ticket from Washington DC to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between BWI and MDE are:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
From the center of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometers away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to arrive by car and 50 minutes or so on public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that depart from BWI reach their destination as scheduled 77% of the time.
About Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near MDE and fast-forward to bedtime:
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Getting from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport is around 32 kilometers from central Medellin. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Traveling on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
AED 529 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport. A return flight starts at AED 1,227. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Washington DC to MDE. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Washington DC to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE). Visit Medellin in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Washington DC to MDE plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
December has temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Medellin:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13 are must-do's during your Medellin adventure.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Medellin. Around 225 kilometers away to the southeast, its best attractions include Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Around 274 kilometers northeast of Medellin, Bucaramanga is another favorite stop in Colombia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha.