Flights to Medellín
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,286 ft, MDE can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 6,955 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Medellín
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medellín to Bogotá | Colombia | 245 km (153 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Medellín to Caracas | Venezuela | 1,066 km (662 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Medellín to Quito | Ecuador | 791 km (492 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Medellín to Guayaquil | Ecuador | 1,054 km (655 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Medellín to Cali | Colombia | 330 km (205 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Medellín to Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 1,492 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Medellín to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 655 km (407 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Medellín to Valencia | Venezuela | 940 km (584 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Medellín to Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 805 km (500 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Medellín to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 1,412 km (877 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Medellín to Barranquilla | Colombia | 532 km (331 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Medellín to Ciudad Guayana | Venezuela | 1,445 km (898 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Medellín to Managua | Nicaragua | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Medellín to Kingston | Jamaica | 1,313 km (816 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Medellín to Cartagena | Colombia | 462 km (287 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Medellín to Barcelona | Venezuela | 1,273 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Medellín to Cúcuta | Colombia | 386 km (240 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Medellín to Santo Domingo Oeste | Dominican Republic | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Medellín to Santo Domingo Este | Dominican Republic | 1,496 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Medellín to Soacha | Colombia | 238 km (148 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Medellín to Maturín | Venezuela | 1,418 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Medellín to Cuenca | Ecuador | 1,085 km (674 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Medellín to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 10,157 km (6,312 mi) | about 13 h 46 min |
| Medellín to Lagos | Nigeria | 8,716 km (5,416 mi) | about 11 h 55 min |
| Medellín to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 18,102 km (11,248 mi) | about 23 h 57 min |
| Medellín to Mumbai | India | 15,558 km (9,667 mi) | about 20 h 42 min |
| Medellín to Mexico City | Mexico | 2,938 km (1,826 mi) | about 4 h 31 min |
| Medellín to Jakarta | Indonesia | 19,748 km (12,271 mi) | about 26 h 4 min |
| Medellín to Bengaluru | India | 16,361 km (10,166 mi) | about 21 h 44 min |
| Medellín to Hyderabad | India | 16,137 km (10,027 mi) | about 21 h 26 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Medellín?
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) is the closest large airport at 19 km (12 mi). The others, EOH, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MDE from Medellín city centre?
19 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Medellín on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.