Cheap flights from Valledupar to Medellín from £64

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Valledupar VUPMedellín MDE
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Valledupar VUPMedellín MDE
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Valledupar VUPMedellín MDE
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Thu, May 28
Valledupar VUPMedellín EOH
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How much do flights to Medellín cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£64

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£205

Cheapest round-trip

£123

Average round-trip

£147

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Alfonso López Pumarejo
Arrive to
José María Córdova International
Average flights per week
137
Flight distance
535 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Valledupar to Medellín in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
SATENA
---1---1------1
Clic
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
SATENA
---1---1------1
Clic
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
SATENA
---1---1------1
Clic
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
SATENA
---1---1------1
Clic
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Valledupar to Medellín

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
SATENANSE9RYes
ClicEFYVEYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes

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
Book your trip to arrive at José María Córdova International, or Olaya Herrera. The distance between Valledupar and Medellín is 535 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, SATENA, Clic, LATAM Airlines, and Wingo airlines. Valledupar and Medellín have 137 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Valledupar to Medellín?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Valledupar and Medellín takes around 1.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Valledupar and Medellín?
The flight distance between Valledupar and Medellín is 535 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Valledupar and Medellín?
Several carriers operate flights between Valledupar and Medellín. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SATENA.
What are the most popular routes to and from Valledupar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Valledupar and Bogotá, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Los Angeles, Hartford, Punta Cana, Ontario, Madrid, Cusco, Barisal, Willemstad, Santiago de Chile, Kharkiv, Lima, Barcelona, Montería, Belgrade, Tijuana, San Francisco.
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 Valledupar?
The main airport in Valledupar is Alfonso López Pumarejo. It is also served by Simón Bolívar International, Almirante Padilla, Alfonso López Pumarejo.
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 Valledupar and Medellín?
Currently, you can fly between Valledupar and Medellín with Avianca, SATENA, Clic, LATAM Airlines, Wingo airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Valledupar and Medellín?
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