Flying from Buenos Aires to Medellin: what you need to know
Buenos Aires has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Medellin departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Disembark at Medellin's primary gateway, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
Around 6 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Buenos Aires to Medellin flight.
Medellin is two hours behind Buenos Aires and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your Buenos Aires to Medellin flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Medellin
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Whether you'd like to visit another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Jorge Newbery Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is a stop you can make on your Buenos Aires to Medellin flight.
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Jorge Newbery Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Medellin, these stays will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
Jorge Newbery Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from AEP arrive at their destination as scheduled 83.76% of the time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can book a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Medellin out of Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Nonstop services from EZE will take you to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
From EZE, you can lock in a direct Buenos Aires to Medellin plane ticket with AVIANCA.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your Buenos Aires to Medellin flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Medellin:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
You can get to EZE from the centre of Buenos Aires in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Buenos Aires to Medellin, kick back in one of these hotels close to Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport are known for their punctuality, with 83.93% of them landing right on cue.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
Consider staying in a hotel close to MDE if you're coming in on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Medellin. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car to explore Medellin and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week ahead of your Buenos Aires to Medellin flight.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is roughly 3 kilometres from central Medellin. Once you've disembarked your flight from Buenos Aires to Medellin, it'll take you approximately 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 30 minutes.
Pick up an Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and be in control of your journey. You can select from leading providers like Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from EOH one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
April is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Medellin, while August is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Medellin based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Buenos Aires to Medellin tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 27ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Buenos Aires 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. Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Medellin, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are must-do's during your Medellin adventure.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Colombia waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a visit to Bogota will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Colombia, head for Cali, about 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia are among the biggest draws.