Travelling from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ): what you need to know
Medellin and Cuzco are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MDE to CUZ 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.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. Many travellers pass through El Dorado International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport flight is R 2,659. A round-trip ticket right now is R 4,188. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from MDE to CUZ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport.
Handy information about Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
69.76% of flights departing from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport from central Medellin, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel near MDE? If you're boarding an early flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)
Reserve a hotel close to CUZ if you're catching a late Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab an Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport rental car and explore Cuzco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, FlexWays and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to central Cuzco
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Cuzco. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Cuzco in April.
Book your flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport for October if you'd like to explore Cuzco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MDE to CUZ in July. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
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