Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin is five hours behind London, where London Heathrow Airport is located. Medellin runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LHR to Medellin flight.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from LHR to Medellin. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Medellin or just don't like being rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Medellin
The best price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Medellin flight is R 6,577. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 14,643. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from LHR to Medellin, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Scoring cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Medellin is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the best prices across every month and score an incredible deal.
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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 getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Medellin. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and explore beyond Medellin's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from LHR to Medellin can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. Once you've disembarked your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Medellin, it'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take about 30 minutes on public transport.
Following your LHR to Medellin flight, rest your head at a hotel close to EOH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Why waste time waiting for a cab? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you start your journey right away. Turn up the music and hit the open road with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride one week before your arrival at EOH will save you money.
Best time to go to Medellin
Before securing your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Medellin, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Medellin offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your London Heathrow Airport to Medellin flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Medellin
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Medellin right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Medellin:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Botero Plaza, Parque Arvi and Pueblito Paisa are leading attractions which should feature on every Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Colombia you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
If you want to check out another side of Colombia, head for Cali, about 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia are among its highlights.