Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): what you need to know
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London.
Leave plenty of time to make your LHR to MDE flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LHR and MDE:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
R 7,282 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 14,228. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to MDE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
If you're coming in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Go where the road takes you with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Medellin and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to central Medellin has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Medellin based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to MDE sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored after you've seen Medellin. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without seeing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.