Flying from Barranquilla Airport (BAQ) to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Barranquilla Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport.
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Barranquilla.
Take your pick of 38 weekly Barranquilla Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest available. JetSMART operates the latest service of the day at 23:30.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BAQ to MDE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Barranquilla Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. When you're ready to start your Medellin adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Colombia:
Avianca is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a dependable 82.26% of services landing on schedule, Copa Airlines Colombia has the best on-time performance for BAQ to MDE flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barranquilla Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BAQ and MDE:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Cali Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barranquilla Airport (BAQ) to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barranquilla Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport flight is $33. A return fare right now is $67. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from BAQ to MDE by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Barranquilla Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BAQ to MDE.
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Handy information about Barranquilla Airport (BAQ)
Of all flights leaving Barranquilla Airport, 70% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Barranquilla to Barranquilla Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BAQ? If you're boarding an early flight from Barranquilla Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Barranquilla Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Explore without limits with a Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and see more of Medellin and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to the centre of Medellin has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Barranquilla Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Medellin. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Barranquilla Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BAQ to MDE in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Medellin. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Cali is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without seeing Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.







