Medellín to Palmira flights
Palmira lies 312 km (194 mi) south 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 9 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 | Palmira | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 2 million | 312,519 |
| Elevation | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | 886 m (2,907 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | MDE, 19 km out | CLO, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 050001–050048 | 763531–763547 |
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 Palmira
Palmira is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | CLO | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,842 ft | 3,162 ft |
| Gerardo Tobar López Airport (regional) | BUN | 83 km (52 mi) | 3,945 ft | 48 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Palmira from Medellín?
312 km (194 mi) in a straight line, south of Medellín.
How long does it take to get from Medellín to Palmira by air?
About 1 h 9 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 Palmira?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Which airports are used for Medellín to Palmira flights?
Typically Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO); Palmira also has BUN.
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.