Travelling from Medellin to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Medellin. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Medellin to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) taking off from here.
Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Medellin to Benito Juarez International Airport.
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Medellin. Benito Juarez International Airport is located in Mexico City, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
The busiest route is from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), with 24 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MDE to MEX is the 02:00 Aeromexico option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 22:30 with Avianca.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Medellin to MEX.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Medellin to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) can be booked from this terminal.
When jetting out of MDE, you can take a direct flight from Medellin to Benito Juarez International Airport with Avianca.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Medellin to MEX leaving from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
From the centre of Medellin, MDE is approximately 24 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to get there.
Catching an early flight from Medellin to Benito Juarez International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
About Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Medellin to Benito Juarez International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport to central Mexico City is around 24 minutes in a car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 57 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Rs48,741 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Benito Juarez International Airport. Return flights start from Rs94,131. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
Book 1 month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Medellin to MEX.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Medellin to Benito Juarez International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when the fares drop. Timing is key when finding cheap tickets from Medellin to MEX.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Medellin to Benito Juarez International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Mexico City. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Medellin to MEX in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from Medellin to Benito Juarez International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
After locking in your flight from Medellin to Benito Juarez International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are must-do's during your Mexico City adventure.
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