Travelling from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin is 14 hours 30 minutes behind Darwin, where Darwin International Airport is located. Medellin runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your DRW to Medellin flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Located around 3 kilometres from the centre of Darwin, DRW can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near DRW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Medellin or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
73.13% of flights departing from Darwin International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Medellin
$1,570 is currently the best price for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Medellin flight. A return flight ticket starts at $3,409. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from DRW to Medellin if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Darwin International Airport to Medellin ticket.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DRW to Medellin by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Darwin International Airport to Medellin.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive takes about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Darwin International Airport to Medellin. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Medellin and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from DRW to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
After your flight from Darwin International Airport to Medellin has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 30 minutes.
Following your DRW to Medellin flight, settle in at a hotel near EOH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Why waste time waiting for a cab? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you start your journey right away. Crank up the music and hit the highway with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at EOH will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Medellin
Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Darwin International Airport to Medellin. The city buzzes in high season, but rates are typically higher and major attractions can be crowded. Visit Medellin in the low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Darwin International Airport to Medellin flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from DRW to Medellin around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from Darwin International Airport to Medellin, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Botero Plaza, Parque Arvi and Pueblito Paisa are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Medellin, now it's time to explore more of Colombia. Journey about 241 kilometres south-east to Bogota to check off its top sights. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Cali is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without experiencing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
