Travelling from Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) to Medellin: what you need to know
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5. The city is two hours behind Asuncion, where Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport is located.
Leave enough time to make your ASU to Medellin flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from ASU to Medellin with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Asuncion, ASU can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to ASU? If you're catching an early flight from Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport to Medellin, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from ASU arrive at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) to Medellin
Rs56,042 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport to Medellin flight. A return plane ticket right now is Rs109,495. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from ASU to Medellin. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Scoring cheap tickets from Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport to Medellin is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest prices across the month and bag an incredible deal.
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Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to the centre of Medellin takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport to Medellin, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport about one week ahead of your flight from ASU to Medellin.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
After your flight from Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport to Medellin has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 5 kilometres from Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 25 minutes or so.
There are some great places to call home for the night near EOH. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your ASU to Medellin flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from EOH one week in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
January is the busiest month for flights from Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport to Medellin. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Medellin in December.
Lock in a Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport to Medellin plane ticket with a departure in August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 9ºC to 27ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ASU to Medellin in December when temperatures average between 9ºC and 24ºC.
More about Medellin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Medellin right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport to Medellin:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Palacio de Bellas Artes, EcoParque Comuna 13 and Museo comuna 13 are popular attractions which should be on every Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Medellin. Around 241 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Cali is another favourite destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without dropping by Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.