Bogotá to Medellín flights
Medellín lies 245 km (153 mi) north-west of Bogotá, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bogotá | Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 7.7 million | 2 million |
| Elevation | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | BOG, 13 km out | MDE, 19 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Bogotá
Bogotá is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vanguardia Airport (VVC, 71 km).
Arriving in Medellín
Medellín is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,286-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH, 4 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Maria Córdova International Airport | MDE | 19 km (12 mi) | 11,286 ft | 6,955 ft |
| Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (regional) | EOH | 4 km (2 mi) | 8,202 ft | 4,949 ft |
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Staying in Medellín
Our booking partner lists 2,864+ places to stay in Medellín (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 630 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (304), and 24 are five-star. Across 419 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 302,791 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Medellín from Bogotá?
245 km (153 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bogotá.
How long does it take to get from Bogotá to Medellín by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bogotá and Medellín?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bogotá to Medellín flights?
Typically El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE); Medellín also has EOH.
Where can I stay in Medellín?
Our booking partner lists 2,864+ places to stay in Medellín, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.