Travelling from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE): what you need to know
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5, which is two hours behind Sao Paulo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GRU to MDE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between GRU and MDE include:
Bogota Airport
Lima Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
R 1,891 is the best price for a one-way Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport flight. Return flights start at R 6,448. These fares may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from GRU to MDE, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from GRU to MDE is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, 71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to GRU:
Arriving at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
Reserve a hotel close to MDE if you're on a late Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Medellin Jose Maria Cordova 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 you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to the centre of Medellin has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
December is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Medellin in March.
Book your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport for August if you want to explore Medellin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
December has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GRU to MDE sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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 Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Around 322 kilometres south of Medellin, Cali is another essential stop in Colombia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.
