Flying from Philadelphia to Medellin: what you need to know
Philadelphia's main base, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Philadelphia to Medellin.
Come in for landing at Medellin's major arrival point, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Medellin one hour behind Philadelphia.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Philadelphia to Medellin flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Medellin
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap Philadelphia to Medellin flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Philadelphia to Medellin across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for Philadelphia to Medellin flights leaving from Philadelphia International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
The journey from central Philadelphia to PHL takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Philadelphia to Medellin? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Philadelphia International Airport:
When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.93% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is approximately 18 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 35 minutes.
Book a hotel near MDE if you have a late flight from Philadelphia to Medellin. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and find adventure across Medellin and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
After your flight from Philadelphia to Medellin has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is approximately 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
The journey will take about 30 minutes on public transport.
Grab an Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and take the scenic route to your next destination. You can select from leading outlets like Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from EOH one week in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia to Medellin. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Medellin in April.
Before locking in your Philadelphia to Medellin tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 27ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC and 27ºC.
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Medellin, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Parque Arvi, Botero Plaza and Pueblito Paisa are leading attractions which should be on every Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
You've seen Medellin, now it's time to discover other corners of Colombia. Journey around 241 kilometres south-east to Bogota to check off its leading attractions. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 322 kilometres south of Medellin, Cali is another essential stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
