Flying from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Palonegro International Airport (BGA): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Palonegro International Airport.
Medellin and Bucaramanga share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Choose from 97 weekly Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Palonegro International Airport flights. The 04:43 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest available. AVIANCA operates the latest service of the day at 18:07.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MDE to BGA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Bucaramanga (and then seeing more of Colombia!) is a cinch with AVIANCA. This popular airline offers direct flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Palonegro International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is AVIANCA.
AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier that operates MDE to BGA flights. An impressive 80.0% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Palonegro International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MDE and BGA:
El Dorado International Airport
Rafael Nunez International Airport
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Palonegro International Airport flight is R 564. A round-trip ticket is currently R 1,177. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MDE to BGA, reserve your journey five months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Palonegro International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Landing cheap flights from MDE to BGA is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Palonegro International Airport.
Handy information about Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Of all flights departing from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, 69.76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Palonegro International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MDE:
Arriving at Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
If you're getting in on a late Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Palonegro International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near BGA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Palonegro International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Sixt or Alamo and discover more of Bucaramanga and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Palonegro International Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to central Bucaramanga
From Palonegro International Airport, Bucaramanga is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Palonegro International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Bucaramanga in April.
Before locking in your flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Palonegro International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Bucaramanga, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MDE to BGA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Bucaramanga has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres south of Bucaramanga, a trip to Bogota will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Around 290 kilometres west of Bucaramanga, Medellin is another essential stop in Colombia. Experience major highlights starting with Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.
