Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Medellín from £659

Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Medellín from £659

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Sat, Jun 6
Kuala Lumpur KULMedellín MDE
£659
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Tue, Jun 2
Kuala Lumpur KULMedellín MDE
£664
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Sat, Jun 6
Kuala Lumpur KULMedellín MDE
£717
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Tue, Jun 2
Kuala Lumpur KULMedellín MDE
£748
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Mon, Jun 1
Kuala Lumpur KULMedellín MDE
£755
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Tue, Jun 2
Kuala Lumpur KULMedellín MDE
£841
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Tue, Jun 2 – Tue, Jun 9
Kuala Lumpur KULMedellín MDE
£1,463
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Tue, Jun 2 – Tue, Jun 9
Kuala Lumpur KULMedellín MDE
£1,488
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Fri, Jun 5 – Fri, Jun 12
Kuala Lumpur KULMedellín MDE
£1,516
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Sun, Jun 7 – Sun, Jun 14
Kuala Lumpur KULMedellín MDE
£1,675
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Mon, Jun 1 – Tue, Jun 9
Kuala Lumpur KULMedellín MDE
£1,696
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Fri, Jun 5 – Thu, Jun 11
Kuala Lumpur KULMedellín MDE
£1,770
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How much do flights to Medellín cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£659

Cheapest round-trip

£1,463

Average round-trip

£2,086

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

fixed fare to city center (~$23–29 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

50-90 min

per person (~$4–6 USD)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-70 min

varies by demand (~$17–27 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

40-70 min

pre-booked (~$36–60 USD)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

40-70 min

per day (~$29–72 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

60-90 min

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
Kuala Lumpur International
Arrive to
José María Córdova International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Medellín

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
ClicEFYVEYes

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
104
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
8 May
99%
25°C11°C
15 May
88%
26°C12°C
Saturday
9 May
90%
27°C12°C
16 May
88%
21°C13°C
Sunday
10 May
89%
28°C11°C
17 May
86%
27°C12°C
Monday
11 May
86%
27°C11°C
18 May
89%
22°C13°C
Tuesday
12 May
88%
25°C12°C
19 May
77%
23°C11°C
Wednesday
13 May
85%
21°C13°C
20 May
86%
22°C12°C
Thursday
14 May
83%
22°C13°C
21 May
86%
26°C13°C
Travelers usually depart from Kuala Lumpur International, or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah when they travel from Kuala Lumpur to Medellín. Book your trip to arrive at José María Córdova International, or Olaya Herrera. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Emirates, Copa Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Clic. Kuala Lumpur and Medellín have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and London, Langkawi, Denpasar, Singapore, Bali, Bangkok, Penang, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Manila, Krabi, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Bharu, Da Nang, Perth, Hanoi, Sydney.
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.
Which airports are there in Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is mainly served by Kuala Lumpur International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah.
What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?
The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Malacca International, Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.
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 Kuala Lumpur and Medellín?
Currently, you can fly between Kuala Lumpur and Medellín with Avianca, Emirates, Copa Airlines, Etihad Airways, Clic.
When’s the best time to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Medellín?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur and Medellín?
Traveling between Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur?
There are a number of airports in and around Kuala Lumpur. The main one is Kuala Lumpur International and other nearby airports include Malacca International, Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah
How many airports are there near Medellín?
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Medellín arrive?
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