Flying from Medellin to Melbourne: what you need to know
Medellin's main base, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Medellin to Melbourne.
Come in for landing at Melbourne's primary gateway, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 16 hours ahead of Medellin.
For a smooth journey, 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 Medellin to Melbourne flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Melbourne
To find cheap Medellin to Melbourne flights, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Medellin to Melbourne is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and score a sweet deal.
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Flying from Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
MDE is around 18 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Want a convenient hotel near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Medellin to Melbourne, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
69.76% of flights that take off from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is approximately 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Medellin to Melbourne. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead of your Medellin to Melbourne flight.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. After your flight from Medellin to Melbourne, it takes approximately 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire make picking up an Avalon Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Essendon Airport (MEB) is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car once you've hopped off your flight from Medellin to Melbourne.
The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling on public transport.
Begin your trip without worrying about how to arrive at your destination with an Essendon Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from trusted suppliers here like East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.
If you prefer a specific type of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of finding what you want. Secure your ride from MEB a few weeks ahead of your flight from Medellin to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
January is the most popular month for flights from Medellin to Melbourne. To avoid the crowds, go to Melbourne in April.
Book a Medellin to Melbourne ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap flights from Medellin to Melbourne around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Medellin to Melbourne, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Melbourne itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Eureka Skydeck 88.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Australia, consider Geelong, about 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are among its highlights.
