Travelling from Medellin to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is Medellin's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Medellin to Zurich Airport (ZRH) taking off from here.
Zurich is six hours ahead of Medellin. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Medellin to ZRH.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Medellin to ZRH that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between MDE and ZRH include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
The distance from central Medellin to MDE is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch an early flight from Medellin to Zurich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
69.76% of flights leaving from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport land at their destination on time.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Medellin to EOH in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 6 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Medellin to ZRH flight? Kick back in a hotel near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Medellin to Zurich Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near ZRH:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and chase adventure across Zurich and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Medellin to Zurich Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Zurich. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Rs126,992 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Zurich Airport. A return flight starts from Rs234,190. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Medellin to ZRH. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Medellin to Zurich Airport ticket.
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Find a cheap flight from Medellin to Zurich Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Medellin to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Medellin to Zurich Airport (ZRH). July is when most people travel to Zurich. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in February.
Before locking in your Medellin to ZRH flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
January has temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Medellin to Zurich Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Zurich
Start your Zurich trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Medellin to Zurich Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera are popular attractions which should feature on every Zurich itinerary.
Explore more of Switzerland
Lausanne is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've seen Zurich. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Switzerland, head for Lugano, about 161 kilometres south of Zurich. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano are key highlights.
