Medellín to Madrid flights
Madrid lies 222 km (138 mi) south-east of Medellín, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 2 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.
| Medellín | Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 2 million | 135,000 |
| Elevation | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | 2,547 m (8,356 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | MDE, 19 km out | BOG, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 050001–050048 | 250030–250038 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Madrid
Madrid 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, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | 13 km (8 mi) | 12,467 ft | 8,361 ft |
| Vanguardia Airport (regional) | VVC | 96 km (60 mi) | 5,616 ft | 1,394 ft |
Book a flight to Madrid
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Madrid
Live rooms and prices for Madrid are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Madrid
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Madrid from Medellín?
222 km (138 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Medellín.
How long does it take to get from Medellín to Madrid by air?
About 1 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medellín and Madrid?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Which airports are used for Medellín to Madrid flights?
Typically Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG); Madrid also has VVC.
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.