Flying from Valledupar Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport (VUP) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Valledupar (the location of Valledupar Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport).
Allow plenty of time to catch your VUP to Medellin flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Begin your journey at VUP and travel straight to Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Valledupar Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport to Medellin tickets.
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Located around 5 kilometres from central Valledupar, VUP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near VUP. Whether you're taking an early flight from Valledupar Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport to Medellin or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
65% of flights taking off from Valledupar Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Valledupar Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport (VUP) to Medellin
Rs25,181 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Valledupar Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport to Medellin flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs51,826. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from VUP to Medellin, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
The distance from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to MDE if you're coming in on a late flight from Valledupar Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport to Medellin. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport around one week ahead of your flight from VUP to Medellin.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
After your flight from Valledupar Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport to Medellin has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 5 kilometres from Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
The journey will take about 25 minutes on public transport.
Following your VUP to Medellin flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to EOH. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from EOH one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Valledupar Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport to Medellin. January is the busiest month for a trip to Medellin. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in December.
Lock in a Valledupar Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport to Medellin plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 9ºC to 27ºC.
December has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 24ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from VUP to Medellin around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Valledupar Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport to Medellin, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Palacio de Bellas Artes and EcoParque Comuna 13 are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Medellin to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Museo comuna 13.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Colombia you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres southeast of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Around 322 kilometres south of Medellin, Cali is another favourite stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.