Travelling from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Medellin. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) out of here.
2 hours is the average journey time for a direct Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight.
Caracas is one hour ahead of Medellin. Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Caracas, which runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) is the most popular route, with 5 direct services every week. You can travel from MDE to CCS on Wingo's 6am departure.
To ensure you catch your flight from Medellin to CCS, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) leave from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport with Wingo. This top carrier offers services from MDE.
Wingo is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from MDE to CCS.
Wingo leads the way in punctuality. An exceptional 87.5% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
The distance from central Medellin to MDE is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport. El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is a popular option between Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport and CCS.
EOH is around 6 kilometres from central Medellin. It'll take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Medellin to CCS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport:
About Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near CCS:
Travel at your own pace with a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Street Rent a Car, Aco Rent a Car or Hertz and discover more of Caracas and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport is Rs34,229. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs61,639. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from Medellin to CCS, book your flight ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Caracas. July is when most people book flights from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Caracas is April, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 29ºC. Book your Medellin to CCS flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport in February when temperatures are between 16ºC and 30ºC.
More about Caracas
Start your Caracas trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Museo de Bellas Artes and Mount Avila Cable Car are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Caracas must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Eden El Avila National Park.
Explore more of Venezuela
Caracas will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Venezuela just waiting to be discovered. Around 121 kilometres south-west of Caracas, a trip to Valencia will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza Bolivar, Mezquita de Guataparo and Plaza Sucre.
Around 257 kilometres west of Caracas, Barquisimeto is another essential stop in Venezuela. Start your sightseeing at Iglesia de la Divina Pastora, Iglesia Altagracia and Plaza Bolívar De Barquisimeto.