Cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Medellín from £585

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Tue, Apr 21
Addis Ababa ADDMedellín MDE
£585
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Wed, Apr 22
Addis Ababa ADDMedellín MDE
£593
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 22
Addis Ababa ADDMedellín MDE
£601
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3 stops
Mon, Apr 20
Addis Ababa ADDMedellín MDE
£609
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2 stops
Fri, Apr 24
Addis Ababa ADDMedellín MDE
£642
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Wed, Apr 22
Addis Ababa ADDMedellín MDE
£649
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2 stops
Fri, Apr 24 – Thu, Apr 30
Addis Ababa ADDMedellín MDE
£1,314
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Mon, Apr 20 – Fri, Apr 24
Addis Ababa ADDMedellín MDE
£1,354
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Mon, Apr 20 – Fri, Apr 24
Addis Ababa ADDMedellín MDE
£1,380
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2 stops
Fri, Apr 24 – Thu, Apr 30
Addis Ababa ADDMedellín MDE
£1,390
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Mon, Apr 20 – Thu, Apr 23
Addis Ababa ADDMedellín MDE
£1,392
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Mon, Apr 20 – Thu, Apr 23
Addis Ababa ADDMedellín MDE
£1,448
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How much do flights to Medellín cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£585

Cheapest round-trip

£1,314

Average round-trip

£1,709

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Avianca

Getting from Medellín's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: airport buses and colectivos.

Medellín is served by José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), located 29 km southeast of the city center in the municipality of Rionegro. The airport sits at a higher elevation in the mountains, requiring travelers to descend into the Aburrá Valley to reach downtown Medellín. Airport transfers to city center destinations include authorized taxis, ride-hailing apps, shared colectivos, and private transfer services. Journey times vary significantly based on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours when the winding mountain road can become congested.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-70 min

$95,000-$120,000 (fixed fare to city center (~$23–29 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

50-90 min

$18,000-$25,000 (per person (~$4–6 USD))

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-70 min

$70,000-$110,000 (varies by demand (~$17–27 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

40-70 min

$150,000-$250,000 (pre-booked (~$36–60 USD))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

40-70 min

$120,000-$300,000 (per day (~$29–72 USD))

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

60-90 min

$15,000-$20,000 (per person (~$4–5 USD))

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

most affordable option

Notes:

  • Prices in COP (Colombian Pesos); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The route between the airport and Medellín involves a winding mountain road; journey times can double during peak hours.
  • Authorized taxis operate with fixed fares from the airport; purchase tickets at the official taxi booth inside arrivals.
  • Ride-hailing apps work at the airport but drivers may ask you to meet at a designated pickup area.
  • Colectivos depart when full and drop passengers at various points in the city, including El Poblado and downtown.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Medellín

Depart from
Addis Ababa Bole International
Arrive to
José María Córdova International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Addis Ababa to Medellín

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Air EuropaAEAUXNo
EgyptairMSRMSYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Medellín

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January24°C12°C
February24°C13°C
March24°C13°C
April23°C13°C
May23°C13°C
June24°C12°C
July25°C12°C
August25°C12°C
September25°C12°C
October23°C12°C
November22°C13°C
December24°C12°C
Hottest Month
25°C
August
Coldest month
12°C
July
Sunny days
103
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
10 Apr
99%
26°C12°C
17 Apr
84%
23°C11°C
Saturday
11 Apr
93%
19°C12°C
18 Apr
88%
26°C11°C
Sunday
12 Apr
87%
25°C11°C
19 Apr
89%
25°C10°C
Monday
13 Apr
85%
20°C15°C
20 Apr
87%
26°C10°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
82%
25°C13°C
21 Apr
87%
26°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
63%
22°C14°C
22 Apr
89%
26°C12°C
Thursday
16 Apr
82%
22°C13°C
23 Apr
88%
26°C12°C
Book your trip to arrive at José María Córdova International, or Olaya Herrera. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Europa, Egyptair, and Etihad Airways. Addis Ababa and Medellín have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Addis Ababa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Addis Ababa and London, Jeddah, Nairobi, Bucharest, Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Asmara, Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Abha, Milan, Dublin, Kunming, Tbilisi, Vienna, Entebbe, Medina, New Delhi, Almaty.
What are the most popular routes to and from Medellín?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medellín and Bogotá, Cartagena, Pereira, London, Cali, Santa Marta, Panama, Barranquilla, Lima, Caracas, New York, Armenia, Orlando, Santo Domingo, Bucaramanga, Apartadó, Cancún, Nuquí, Miami, Bahía Solano.
What airports are near Addis Ababa?
The main airport in Addis Ababa is Addis Ababa Bole International. It is also served by Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa.
What airports are near Medellín?
The main airport in Medellín is José María Córdova International. It is also served by Matecaña International, El Edén International, Antonio Roldán Betancourt, La Nubia.
Which airlines fly between Addis Ababa and Medellín?
Currently, you can fly between Addis Ababa and Medellín with Avianca, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Europa, Egyptair, Etihad Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Addis Ababa and Medellín?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Addis Ababa and Medellín, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Addis Ababa and Medellín?
Traveling between Addis Ababa and Medellín, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Addis Ababa?
There are a number of airports in and around Addis Ababa. The main one is Addis Ababa Bole International and other nearby airports include Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa
How many airports are there near Medellín?
There are a number of airports in and around Medellín. The main one is José María Córdova International and other nearby airports include Matecaña International, El Edén International, Antonio Roldán Betancourt, La Nubia.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Addis Ababa and Medellín depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Addis Ababa and Medellín arrive?
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