Travelling from Medellin to Mexico City: 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 Mexico City.
When it comes to planning your arrival in Mexico City, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are the major entry points.
The average length of a direct Medellin to Mexico City flight is 4 hours 25 minutes.
Mexico City is one hour behind Medellin and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
With 14 weekly flights between the two airports, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from Medellin to Mexico City with Aeromexico at 00:05. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from MDE to MEX is with AVIANCA at 22:40.
To ensure you board your Medellin to Mexico City flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Mexico City
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Mexico City is R 2,304. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 4,897. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To score cheap Medellin to Mexico City flights, reserve your journey seven months before your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Medellin to Mexico City is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Flying from Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Take off from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) on a nonstop flight from Medellin to Mexico City. From MDE, you can fly directly into Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Keep an eye out for deals with Aeromexico. This airline offers direct Medellin to Mexico City plane tickets out of MDE.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing Medellin to Mexico City flights leaving from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
To get to MDE from central Medellin, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. It's roughly 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
In search of a handy hotel close to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Medellin to Mexico City, these stays will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, 69.76% arrive on time at their destination.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
It usually takes 55 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Medellin to Mexico City, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEX:
Go where the road takes you with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and chase adventure across Mexico City and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
After your flight from Medellin to Mexico City has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is approximately 32 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head just a short drive from NLU. Get into relaxation mode at Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport after your Medellin to Mexico City flight.
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at NLU can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Medellin to Mexico City. July is the busiest month to visit Mexico City. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Lock in a Medellin to Mexico City ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Medellin to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Medellin to Mexico City, browse our range of hotels including:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Mexico City itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 21 kilometres north-east of Mexico City, a trip to Ecatepec de Morelos will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Mexico, consider Guadalajara, roughly 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park are the start of reasons to visit.
