Cheap flights from Tapachula to Medellín from £267

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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26
Tapachula TAPMedellín MDE
£267
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Sat, Jul 25
Tapachula TAPMedellín MDE
£273
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Mon, Jul 27
Tapachula TAPMedellín MDE
£273
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Tapachula TAPMedellín MDE
£279
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Tapachula TAPMedellín MDE
£279
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Mon, Jul 27
Tapachula TAPMedellín MDE
£313
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Mon, Jul 27 – Fri, Jul 31
Tapachula TAPMedellín MDE
£580
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Sat, Jul 25 – Fri, Jul 31
Tapachula TAPMedellín MDE
£581
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Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Tapachula TAPMedellín MDE
£589
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Sat, Jul 25 – Wed, Jul 29
Tapachula TAPMedellín MDE
£614
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Sat, Jul 25 – Wed, Jul 29
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£618
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Thu, Jul 23 – Wed, Jul 29
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How much do flights to Medellín cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£267

Cheapest round-trip

£580

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Volaris

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
Tapachula International
Arrive to
José María Córdova International
Average flights per week
337
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Tapachula to Medellín

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VolarisVOIY4No
AeroMexicoAMXAMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
ClicEFYVEYes
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
104
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
10 Jul
67%
28°C12°C
17 Jul
29°C11°C
Saturday
11 Jul
57%
28°C12°C
18 Jul
29°C11°C
Sunday
12 Jul
87%
24°C12°C
19 Jul
80%
25°C12°C
Monday
13 Jul
62%
25°C11°C
20 Jul
84%
26°C12°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
28°C10°C
21 Jul
86%
24°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
17%
28°C10°C
22 Jul
55%
26°C11°C
Thursday
16 Jul
28°C11°C
23 Jul
28°C11°C
Book your trip to arrive at José María Córdova International, or Olaya Herrera. The most popular airlines for this route are Volaris, AeroMexico, Avianca, Clic, and Copa Airlines. Tapachula and Medellín have 337 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Tapachula?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tapachula and Tijuana, Mexico City, Reynosa, Matamoros, Ciudad Juárez, Monterrey, Mexicali, Guayaquil, Hermosillo, Piedras Negras, Cancún, Tampa, Lima, Guadalajara, San José del Cabo, Houston, Los Angeles, Bogotá, Culiacán, Düsseldorf.
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 Tapachula?
The main airport in Tapachula is Tapachula International. It is also served by Tapachula International.
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 Tapachula and Medellín?
Currently, you can fly between Tapachula and Medellín with Volaris, AeroMexico, Avianca, Clic, Copa Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Tapachula and Medellín?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Tapachula 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 Tapachula and Medellín?
Traveling between Tapachula 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 Tapachula?
There are a number of airports in and around Tapachula. The main one is Tapachula International and other nearby airports include Tapachula International
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, La Nubia, Antonio Roldán Betancourt.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Tapachula and Medellín depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Tapachula and Medellín arrive?
What time do flights between Tapachula and Medellín depart?
What time do flights between Tapachula and Medellín arrive?

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