Cheap flights from Sydney to Medellín from £715

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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Sydney SYDMedellín MDE
£715
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24
Sydney SYDMedellín MDE
£745
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Thu, Jul 23
Sydney SYDMedellín MDE
£747
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Sydney SYDMedellín MDE
£755
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 25
Sydney SYDMedellín MDE
£765
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Sydney SYDMedellín MDE
£802
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
Sydney SYDMedellín MDE
£1,326
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
Sydney SYDMedellín MDE
£1,352
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Fri, Jul 24 – Fri, Jul 31
Sydney SYDMedellín MDE
£1,513
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24 – Fri, Jul 31
Sydney SYDMedellín MDE
£1,518
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Sat, Jul 25 – Fri, Jul 31
Sydney SYDMedellín MDE
£1,530
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Sat, Jul 25 – Fri, Jul 31
Sydney SYDMedellín MDE
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How much do flights to Medellín cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£715

Cheapest round-trip

£1,326

Average round-trip

£1,686

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Qantas

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

Check-in for a flight from Sydney to Medellín

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes

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
3 Jul
78%
26°C12°C
10 Jul
88%
25°C12°C
Saturday
4 Jul
80%
23°C11°C
11 Jul
74%
26°C13°C
Sunday
5 Jul
84%
27°C12°C
12 Jul
57%
26°C12°C
Monday
6 Jul
52%
28°C11°C
13 Jul
58%
27°C11°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
36%
30°C12°C
14 Jul
73%
24°C11°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
68%
29°C13°C
15 Jul
80%
26°C12°C
Thursday
9 Jul
84%
27°C12°C
16 Jul
17%
28°C12°C
Book your trip to arrive at José María Córdova International, or Olaya Herrera. The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, LATAM Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines. Sydney and Medellín have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, London, Brisbane, Bali, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Cairns, Denpasar, Auckland, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Manchester, New Delhi, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Phuket Province, Kuala Lumpur, Queenstown, Ballina.
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 Sydney?
Sydney is mainly served by Sydney. But there are other airports nearby, including Rose Bay Seaplane Base, Sydney Bankstown Airport.
What airports are near Sydney?
The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Orange.
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, La Nubia, Antonio Roldán Betancourt.
Which airlines fly between Sydney and Medellín?
Currently, you can fly between Sydney and Medellín with Qantas, LATAM Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Sydney and Medellín?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sydney 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 Sydney and Medellín?
Traveling between Sydney 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 Sydney?
There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Newcastle, Orange
How many airports are there near Medellín?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Medellín depart?
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