Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Medellin: what you need to know
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5. The city is six hours behind Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your BCN to Medellin flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tick off a new city. When browsing for flight tickets from BCN to Medellin, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Barcelona, BCN can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Medellin, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, 79.12% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Medellin
The best price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Medellin flight is Rs106,265. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs186,708. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from BCN to Medellin if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Medellin ticket.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Medellin. Book one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Explore without limits with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and see more of Medellin and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from BCN to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
After your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Medellin has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 30 minutes.
Following your BCN to Medellin flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near EOH. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Land, collect your Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and set off without skipping a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from EOH one week in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Medellin. The city comes alive in high season, but hotel prices are typically higher and top attractions can be crowded. Go to Medellin in the low season for a quieter vibe.
Lock in a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Medellin flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 27ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BCN to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC and 27ºC.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Medellin, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Botero Plaza and Parque Arvi are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Medellin must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Pueblito Paisa.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've seen Medellin. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
If you want to check out another major destination in Colombia, head for Cali, roughly 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia are key highlights.
