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How much do flights to Medellín cost?
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San José to Medellín in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 09.02 | Tue 10.02 | Wed 11.02 | Thu 12.02 | Fri 13.02 | Sat 14.02 | Sun 15.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | 2 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 4 total | Daily flights: 0.57 average | Most flights: Sunday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 16.02 | Tue 17.02 | Wed 18.02 | Thu 19.02 | Fri 20.02 | Sat 21.02 | Sun 22.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 14 total | Daily flights: 2 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.02 | Tue 24.02 | Wed 25.02 | Thu 26.02 | Fri 27.02 | Sat 28.02 | Sun 01.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 13 total | Daily flights: 1.86 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.03 | Tue 03.03 | Wed 04.03 | Thu 05.03 | Fri 06.03 | Sat 07.03 | Sun 08.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 12 total | Daily flights: 1.71 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from San José to Medellín
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca | AVA | AV | No |
| Copa Airlines | CMP | CM | Yes |
| Clic | EFY | VE | Yes |
| SATENA | NSE | 9R | Yes |
| LATAM Airlines | LAN | LA | Yes |
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 | 23°C | 13°C |
| June | 24°C | 12°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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