Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin is six hours behind Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located. Medellin follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your BCN to Medellin flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from BCN to Medellin with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select 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)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The journey from central Barcelona to BCN takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Medellin? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to BCN:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from BCN land on schedule 80% of the time.
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 Rs92,983. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs222,254. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from BCN to Medellin. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Medellin throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an extra saving on cheap flights from BCN to Medellin.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Medellin.
Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
The distance from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near MDE if you have a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Medellin. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport about one week ahead of your flight from BCN to Medellin.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. Once you've disembarked your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Medellin, it'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 25 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to EOH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your BCN to Medellin flight:
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from EOH one week ahead of time often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
December is the quietest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Medellin, while January is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Medellin based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Medellin plane ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 9ºC to 27ºC.
December has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 24ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from BCN to Medellin around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Medellin, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Palacio de Bellas Artes and EcoParque Comuna 13 are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Medellin travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Museo comuna 13.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Medellin, now it's time to explore more of Colombia. Travel around 241 kilometres southeast to Bogota to tick off its top attractions. From Teatro Colon Bogota to Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 322 kilometres south of Medellin, Cali is another essential stop in Colombia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.