Travelling from Frankfurt to Medellin: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Frankfurt. Explore your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when booking your flight from Frankfurt to Medellin.
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the primary point of entry to Medellin.
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, making Medellin six hours behind Frankfurt.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your Frankfurt to Medellin flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Medellin
To find cheap Frankfurt to Medellin flights, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Frankfurt to Medellin throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for Frankfurt to Medellin flights departing from Frankfurt Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Medellin? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Frankfurt Airport:
67.47% of flights leaving from Frankfurt Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
You can reach HHN from central Frankfurt in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to travel the 105 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Frankfurt to Medellin, stay in one of these hotels close to Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 53.13%.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 18 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Book a hotel close to MDE if you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to Medellin. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and see more of Medellin and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week ahead of your Frankfurt to Medellin flight.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
The centre of Medellin is approximately 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). As soon as your flight from Frankfurt to Medellin has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 15 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 30 minutes.
Why wait around for a cab? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you start exploring right away. Crank up the music and hit the open road with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at EOH will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Medellin
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Frankfurt to Medellin. August is the busiest month to travel to Medellin. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Before locking in your Frankfurt to Medellin tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Medellin in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Medellin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Medellin right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Frankfurt to Medellin:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are must-visits when exploring Medellin.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Colombia waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a visit to Bogota will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another standout destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No trip is complete without dropping by Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
