Travelling from Medellin to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Medellin. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Medellin to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) out of here.
Santa Cruz is one hour ahead of Medellin. Viru Viru International Airport is located in Santa Cruz, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Your flight from Medellin to VVI won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Medellin to VVI. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
MDE is about 24 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Medellin to Viru Viru International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, 69.76% land on schedule at their destination.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Medellin to Viru Viru International Airport. El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is one of the options between Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport and VVI.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Medellin to EOH in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 6 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Medellin to VVI flight, stay in one of these hotels near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport:
About Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Consider staying in a hotel near VVI if you're catching a late flight from Medellin to Viru Viru International Airport. Settle into one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Travel beyond Santa Cruz and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up a Viru Viru International Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Keddy By Europcar.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Medellin to Viru Viru International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Rs65,470 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Viru Viru International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs109,697. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Medellin to VVI, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Medellin to Viru Viru International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Find an affordable flight from Medellin to Viru Viru International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Medellin to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
February is the quietest month for flights from Medellin to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), while July is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Santa Cruz based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Medellin to VVI flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. September is the warmest month in Santa Cruz, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 39ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Medellin to Viru Viru International Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 33ºC.
Explore more of Bolivia
Santa Cruz has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Bolivia just waiting to be discovered. Around 40 kilometres north of Santa Cruz, a visit to Montero will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like SAMASA Parque Recreacional De Montero, Plaza Principal de Montero and la cruz Park.
Around 16 kilometres north of Santa Cruz, Warnes is another essential stop in Bolivia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to #MiEKoParqueSeguro Ecologico, Plazuela Melchor Pinto and Plaza Principal de Warnes.
