Flying from Ottawa to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): What you need to know
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is Ottawa's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Ottawa to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Ottawa. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is located in Medellin.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Ottawa to MDE.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YND takes about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy some extra shut-eye) at Meilleure Auberge. Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport is another convenient accommodation option near Ottawa Gatineau Airport.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Ottawa to MDE flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 58.21%.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
About Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Consider booking a hotel close to MDE if you have a late flight from Ottawa to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Medellin and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Ottawa to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Right now, Rs68,462 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs128,865. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Ottawa to MDE. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Ottawa to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). August is the busiest month to travel to Medellin. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in April.
When booking your Ottawa to MDE flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 27ºC.
July has temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Medellin right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
You'll find loads of things to do in Medellin when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for EcoParque Comuna 13 followed by Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've seen Medellin. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria, Teatro Colon Bogota and Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City.
Bucaramanga is another must-experience destination in Colombia and is around 274 kilometres north-east of Medellin. No journey is complete without visiting Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha.