Chía to Medellín flights
Medellín lies 228 km (141 mi) north-west of Chía, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 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.
| Chía | Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 124,309 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 2,557 m (8,389 ft) | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | BOG, 20 km out | MDE, 19 km out |
| Postal codes | 250001–250008 | 050001–050048 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Chía
Chía is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vanguardia Airport (VVC, 91 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 Chía?
228 km (141 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chía.
How long does it take to get from Chía to Medellín by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chía and Medellín?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chía 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
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.