Travelling from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin is one hour behind Santa Cruz, where Viru Viru International Airport is located. Medellin runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your VVI to Medellin flight.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Central Santa Cruz to VVI is around 177 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch an early flight from Viru Viru International Airport to Medellin? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near VVI:
62.94% of flights departing from Viru Viru International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Medellin
The best price we've seen for a one-way Viru Viru International Airport to Medellin flight is Rs73,138. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs121,597. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from VVI to Medellin if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap tickets from Viru Viru International Airport to Medellin is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest prices across the month and snap up an awesome deal.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 35 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to MDE if you have a late flight from Viru Viru International Airport to Medellin. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and find adventure across Medellin and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week before your flight from VVI to Medellin can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is about 6 kilometres from central Medellin. Once you've hopped off your flight from Viru Viru International Airport to Medellin, it'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take about 30 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your VVI to Medellin flight, unwind at a hotel close to EOH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Touch down, collect your Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and drive away without skipping a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are popular outlets to pick from here.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from EOH one week in advance often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
Visit Medellin during peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Medellin in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in a Viru Viru International Airport to Medellin flight ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 27ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from VVI 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. As soon as you've booked your flight from Viru Viru International Airport to Medellin, explore our selection of hotels including:
Botero Plaza and Parque Arvi are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Medellin to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Pueblito Paisa.
Explore more of Colombia
You've visited Medellin, now it's time to explore other corners of Colombia. Journey about 241 kilometres south-east to Bogota to check off its top sights. 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.
Cali is another standout destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No trip is complete without seeing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
