Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): what you need to know
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Medellin one hour behind Washington DC.
To ensure you get on your IAD to MDE flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between IAD and MDE:
Orlando International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Cancun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Currently, R 2,909 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,378. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAD to MDE, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IAD to MDE.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the flights that depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% land on schedule at their destination.
Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Washington Dulles International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Grab a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and explore Medellin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Medellin. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Medellin based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD to MDE in July. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Medellin. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Colombia, consider Cali, roughly 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia are the start of reasons to visit.