Flying from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Madrid Airport is 9 hours 35 minutes.
Madrid is six hours ahead of Medellin and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 11 Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Madrid Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, pick the 20:35 Air Europa flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 23:00 with AVIANCA.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MDE to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Madrid (and then discovering more of Spain!) is easy with Air Europa. This popular airline offers direct flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Madrid Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Air Europa on this route.
With 65.0% of its services arriving as scheduled, Air Europa is the most punctual carrier operating MDE to MAD flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Madrid Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between MDE and MAD include:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santo Domingo Las Americas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Madrid Airport flight is Rs122,473. A return plane ticket right now is Rs234,722. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book four months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MDE to MAD.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Madrid Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MDE to MAD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Madrid Airport.
Handy information about Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
Of the flights that depart from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.
To reach Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport from central Medellin, it takes about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MDE? If you've booked an early flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Madrid Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Pick up a Madrid Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Madrid Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Madrid Airport to the centre of Madrid has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Madrid Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Madrid. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Madrid Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MDE to MAD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Madrid, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Journey around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its top sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Spain, consider Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are key reasons to visit.
