Travelling from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin and Hartford (where Bradley International Airport is located) are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Leave plenty of time to make your BDL to Medellin flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from BDL to Medellin. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The journey from central Hartford to BDL takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Bradley International Airport to Medellin? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near BDL:
Of the flights that depart from Bradley International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
BDL is located at Schoephoester Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Medellin
$281 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bradley International Airport to Medellin flight. A return plane ticket starts from $704. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from BDL to Medellin, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Bradley International Airport to Medellin across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
The distance from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to MDE if you're coming in on a late flight from Bradley International Airport to Medellin. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport about one week before your flight from BDL to Medellin.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Central Medellin is about 5 kilometres from Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). After your flight from Bradley International Airport to Medellin has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 15 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 25 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to EOH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your BDL to Medellin flight:
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from EOH one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Bradley International Airport to Medellin. January is the most popular month to travel to Medellin. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in December.
Book a Bradley International Airport to Medellin plane ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from BDL to Medellin around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
After booking your flight from Bradley International Airport to Medellin, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Medellin:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Palacio de Bellas Artes, EcoParque Comuna 13 and Museo comuna 13 are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
You've visited Medellin, now it's time to explore other parts of Colombia. Journey about 241 kilometres southeast to Bogota to tick off its leading sights. From Teatro Colon Bogota to Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 322 kilometres south of Medellin, Cali is another essential stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.