Flying from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to Valledupar Airport (VUP): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MDE to VUP flight.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Valledupar Airport. Bogota Airport is a popular stopover on the MDE to VUP route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to Valledupar Airport (VUP)
Right now, $166 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Valledupar Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $292. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MDE to VUP if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Valledupar Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MDE to VUP.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Valledupar Airport.
Handy information about Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
76% of flights departing from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MDE? If you've booked an early flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Valledupar Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Valledupar Airport (VUP)
If you're getting in on a late Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Valledupar Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near VUP:
Go where the road takes you with a Valledupar Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Alamo or National and experience more of Valledupar and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Valledupar Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Valledupar Airport (VUP) to central Valledupar
Valledupar Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Valledupar. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Valledupar Airport (VUP)
November is the busiest month for flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Valledupar Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Valledupar in June.
Lock in your flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Valledupar Airport for March if you want to visit Valledupar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MDE to VUP in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Valledupar has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres west of Valledupar, a visit to Barranquilla will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.
Cartagena is another favourite destination in Colombia and is around 241 kilometres west of Valledupar. No journey is complete without experiencing Walls of Cartagena, Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA.