Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Medellin: what you need to know
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5. The city is five hours behind Manchester, where Manchester Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MAN to Medellin flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tick a new city off your list. When searching for flight tickets from MAN to Medellin, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The journey from central Manchester to MAN takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel close to MAN? If you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Medellin, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Of all flights leaving Manchester Airport, 59.39% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Medellin
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Medellin flight is Rs100,892. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs251,046. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from MAN to Medellin. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Manchester Airport to Medellin across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Locking in a cheap flight from MAN to Medellin is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Manchester Airport to Medellin by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Manchester Airport to Medellin. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Grab a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and discover Medellin and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from MAN to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Once your flight from Manchester Airport to Medellin has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 30 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near EOH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your MAN to Medellin flight:
Grab an Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and be your own tour guide. You can select from leading providers like Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from EOH one week in advance often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
Travel to Medellin in peak season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Manchester Airport to Medellin in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Before locking in your Manchester Airport to Medellin flight ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC and 27ºC.
More about Medellin
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Medellin right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Manchester Airport to Medellin:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Botero Plaza, Parque Arvi and Pueblito Paisa are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Colombia waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without seeing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
