Flying from Washington DC to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Washington DC to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), there's a good range of airports to start your journey from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main options.
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is located in Medellin. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind Washington DC.
Your flight from Washington DC to MDE won't wait if you're running 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.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to MDE leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Washington DC to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% land on time at their destination.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Split up your flight from Washington DC to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and MDE are:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
IAD is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to MDE flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.39%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You can lock in a flight ticket from Washington DC to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) with one or more stops out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). These are some of the most common stopovers between BWI and MDE:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The journey time to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations when they should. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is Rs40,251. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs93,052. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Washington DC to MDE. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Visit Medellin in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC. Book your Washington DC to MDE flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
July has temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Medellin visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that should be on your list include EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
Explore more of Colombia
You've visited Medellin, now it's time to discover more of Colombia. Journey about 225 kilometres south-east to Bogota to check off its top attractions. From Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria. To Teatro Colon Bogota and Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Medellin, Bucaramanga is another favourite stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha.