Cheap flights from Birmingham to Medellín from £304

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Thu, Feb 19
Birmingham BHMMedellín MDE
£304
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Birmingham BHMMedellín MDE
£314
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Thu, Feb 19
Birmingham BHMMedellín MDE
£315
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Birmingham BHMMedellín MDE
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Birmingham BHMMedellín MDE
£354
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How much do flights to Medellín cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£304

Cheapest round-trip

£889

Average round-trip

£987

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

AeroMéxico

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
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
Arrive to
José María Córdova International
Average flights per week
62
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Birmingham to Medellín

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AeroMéxicoAMXAMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
WestJetWJAWSNo
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes

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
6 Feb
99%
18°C11°C
13 Feb
89%
25°C12°C
Saturday
7 Feb
92%
24°C9°C
14 Feb
87%
26°C11°C
Sunday
8 Feb
88%
24°C12°C
15 Feb
87%
23°C13°C
Monday
9 Feb
82%
25°C11°C
16 Feb
89%
22°C11°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
78%
24°C10°C
17 Feb
89%
22°C13°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
88%
23°C10°C
18 Feb
89%
25°C11°C
Thursday
12 Feb
80%
23°C10°C
19 Feb
88%
24°C13°C
Book your trip to arrive at José María Córdova International, or Olaya Herrera. The most popular airlines for this route are AeroMéxico, Avianca, WestJet, VivaAerobus, and Copa Airlines. Birmingham and Medellín have 62 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Birmingham?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Birmingham and Fort Lauderdale, New York, Toronto, Nassau, Sacramento, São Paulo, Cartagena, Miami, Hargeisa, Hartford, Okinawa Island, Porto Alegre, Medina, Detroit, Georgetown, Las Vegas, Lisbon, Newcastle upon Tyne, Banjul, Spokane.
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 Birmingham?
The main airport in Birmingham is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International. It is also served by Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International, Huntsville International, Chattanooga Metropolitan, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International, Tupelo Regional, Northwest Alabama Regional, Montgomery Regional, Golden Triangle Regional, Columbus Metropolitan, Meridian Regional.
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 Birmingham and Medellín?
Currently, you can fly between Birmingham and Medellín with AeroMéxico, Avianca, WestJet, VivaAerobus, Copa Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Birmingham and Medellín?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Medellín?
Traveling between Birmingham 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 Birmingham?
There are a number of airports in and around Birmingham. The main one is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International and other nearby airports include Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International, Huntsville International, Chattanooga Metropolitan, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International, Tupelo Regional, Northwest Alabama Regional, Montgomery Regional, Golden Triangle Regional, Columbus Metropolitan, Meridian Regional
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 Birmingham and Medellín depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Birmingham and Medellín arrive?
What time do flights between Birmingham and Medellín depart?
What time do flights between Birmingham and Medellín arrive?

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