Flying from Bangkok to Medellin: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll board your flight from Bangkok to Medellin. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's main airports.
Come in for landing at Medellin's major arrival point, Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE).
Medellin is 12 hours behind Bangkok and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Bangkok to Medellin flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Medellin
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Flying from Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Bangkok to Medellin? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport:
73% of flights that take off from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport make it to their destination on time.
Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
DMK is about 21 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Don Mueang Airport the day before your flight from Bangkok to Medellin:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Don Mueang Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 60%.
Arriving in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
The distance from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is approximately 18 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Bangkok to Medellin. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Grab a Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport rental car and discover Medellin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are leading providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport around one week in advance of your Bangkok to Medellin flight.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Central Medellin is around 3 kilometres from Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). As soon as your flight from Bangkok to Medellin has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 15 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in 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 kick back after your flight from Bangkok to Medellin:
Land, collect your Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and hit the road without missing a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are popular outlets to take your pick of here.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from EOH one week ahead of time often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
December is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Medellin. To avoid the crowds, go to Medellin in March.
Lock in a Bangkok to Medellin ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Medellin to range from 9ºC to 27ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap flights from Bangkok to Medellin around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Medellin right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Bangkok to Medellin:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Palacio de Bellas Artes, Museo comuna 13 and Laguna de Guatape are leading attractions which should feature on any good Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Medellin, now it's time to explore other parts of Colombia. Travel around 241 kilometres southeast to Bogota to tick off its popular sights. From Teatro Colon Bogota to Gold Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Cali is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No trip is complete without a visit to Cristo Rey, Parque Simón Bolívar and San Felipe Lodge. Birding & Wellness RN.