Flying from Montreal to Medellin: what you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Montreal to Medellin.
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the primary arrival point in Medellin.
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, making Medellin one hour behind Montreal.
To ensure you board your Montreal to Medellin flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Medellin
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Montreal to Medellin flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 16 kilometres from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Montreal to Medellin or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% land on time at their destination.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 18 kilometres. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Montreal to Medellin. Book one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Follow your own route with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and experience more of Medellin and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Once your flight from Montreal to Medellin has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is approximately 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
Travelling by public transport will take around 30 minutes.
Why wait around for a cab? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you get moving right away. Put on your favourite playlist and hit the road with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from EOH one week ahead of time often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Medellin. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Medellin in April.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC. Book your Montreal to Medellin ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap flights from Montreal to Medellin in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Medellin
After booking your flight from Montreal 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:
Parque Arvi and Comuna 13 are just two of the big attractions to put on your Medellin travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Botero Plaza.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Colombia you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another must-experience destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without experiencing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
