Flying from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cancun Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport.
Cancun and Medellin are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from CUN to MDE start at 09:45 — the first with Wingo. The last departure is at 12:45 with AVIANCA. In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly Cancun Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CUN to MDE flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Medellin (and then exploring more of Colombia!) is a cinch with Avianca. This popular carrier has direct flights from Cancun Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Avianca on this route.
With an impressive 85.71% of services arriving as planned, Copa Airlines Colombia has the best on-time record for CUN to MDE flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cancun Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between CUN and MDE:
Miami International Airport
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
Cancun Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from CUN touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
Cancun Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cancun Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near CUN:
Arriving at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
If you're landing on a late Cancun Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near MDE:
Grab a Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport rental car and discover Medellin and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Medellin. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
The quietest month for a flight from Cancun Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Medellin based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Cancun Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from CUN to MDE in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 24ºC on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Medellin. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Around 322 kilometres south of Medellin, Cali is another favourite stop in Colombia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.
