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How much do flights to Medellín cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £169 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £370 |
Average round-trip | £455 |
Most popular airline | Frontier Airlines |
Getting from Medellín's airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: airport buses and colectivos.
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
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Medellín
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Avianca | AVA | AV | No |
| LATAM Airlines | LAN | LA | Yes |
| Copa Airlines | CMP | CM | Yes |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Medellín
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 24°C | 12°C |
| February | 24°C | 13°C |
| March | 24°C | 13°C |
| April | 23°C | 13°C |
| May | 24°C | 13°C |
| June | 24°C | 13°C |
| July | 25°C | 12°C |
| August | 25°C | 12°C |
| September | 25°C | 12°C |
| October | 23°C | 12°C |
| November | 22°C | 13°C |
| December | 24°C | 12°C |
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