Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Medellin: what you need to know
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5. The city is six hours behind Alicante, where Alicante-Elche Airport is located.
To avoid rushing for your ALC to Medellin flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Stopovers offer the opportunity to visit a new city or just have a break during your travels. When booking your flight ticket from ALC to Medellin, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is a top stop on this route.
ALC is around 10 kilometres from central Alicante. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Medellin? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near ALC:
73.22% of flights that leave from Alicante-Elche Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Medellin
R 5,732 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Medellin flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is R 12,008. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from ALC to Medellin if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Alicante-Elche Airport to Medellin throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Medellin by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is around 24 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Medellin. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car to explore Medellin and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from ALC to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is roughly 6 kilometres from central Medellin. Once you've disembarked your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Medellin, it'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 30 minutes or so.
Following your ALC to Medellin flight, unwind at a hotel near EOH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Why waste time waiting for public transport? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you get moving right away. Put on your favourite playlist and hit the highway with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from EOH one week in advance often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
Visit Medellin in high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Medellin in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in an Alicante-Elche Airport to Medellin flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from ALC to Medellin around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Medellin, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Medellin:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Botero Plaza, Parque Arvi and Pueblito Paisa are popular attractions which should be on every Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Medellin. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Around 322 kilometres south of Medellin, Cali is another favourite stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
