Flying from Lima Airport (LIM) to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Lima Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Lima and Medellin are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from LIM to MDE start from 00:05 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The last departure is at 23:50 with LATAM Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 16 weekly Lima Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LIM to MDE flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
LATAM Airlines is your gateway to exploring Medellin (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Colombia!). Browse the direct flights from Lima Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is LATAM Airlines.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates LIM to MDE flights, with 77.57% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lima Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LIM and MDE:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Cartagena Airport
Handy information about Lima Airport (LIM)
Lima Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from LIM touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
Central Lima to Lima Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Lima Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near LIM:
Arriving at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
Book a hotel close to MDE if you're taking a late Lima Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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 well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
From Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport, Medellin is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
The quietest month for a flight from Lima Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport is March, while December is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Medellin based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Lima Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LIM to MDE in December if you'd rather travel during 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 after you've seen 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 essential stop in Colombia. Experience major highlights starting with Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.

