Travelling from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Medellin: what you need to know
Nashville (the location of Nashville International Airport) and Medellin are in the same timezone — UTC-5.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your BNA to Medellin flight.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from BNA to Medellin with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Nashville, BNA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
In search of a hotel near BNA? If you've booked an early flight from Nashville International Airport to Medellin, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
80.21% of flights departing from Nashville International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from BNA.
You'll find BNA at One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Medellin
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Nashville International Airport to Medellin flight is R 2,169. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,102. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from BNA to Medellin, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a Nashville International Airport to Medellin ticket.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BNA to Medellin by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Nashville 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 cab, the drive will take roughly 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Nashville International Airport to Medellin, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Grab a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and discover Medellin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from BNA to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
The centre of Medellin is around 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Once your flight from Nashville International Airport to Medellin has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 15 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 30 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your BNA to Medellin flight, kick back at a hotel close to EOH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Land, grab your Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and drive off without missing a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from EOH one week in advance often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Nashville International Airport to Medellin. The city comes alive during peak season, but hotel prices are generally higher and top attractions can be busy. Visit Medellin in the low season for a more relaxed vibe.
Book a Nashville International Airport to Medellin flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BNA to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from Nashville International Airport to Medellin, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Botero Plaza, Parque Arvi and Pueblito Paisa are popular attractions which should be on any good Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
You've seen Medellin, now it's time to explore other corners of Colombia. Journey about 241 kilometres south-east to Bogota to check off its popular sights. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Cali is another favourite destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without a visit to Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
