Travelling from Medellin to Paris: what you need to know
Medellin's main base, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Medellin to Paris.
Paris has a variety of airports you can fly into. Touch down at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) or Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Paris is six hours ahead of Medellin and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your Medellin to Paris flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Paris
To pick up cheap Medellin to Paris flights, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
We make it a cinch to find a Medellin to Paris flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
To reach MDE from central Medellin, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. It's roughly 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Medellin to Paris or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, 69.76% land on schedule at their destination.
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Medellin to Paris, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near CDG:
Hit the road running by picking up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar to explore Paris and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
After your flight from Medellin to Paris has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 14 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 55 minutes or so.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near ORY. Unwind after your Medellin to Paris flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Paris Orly Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from ORY one week in advance often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
You can find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Hop off your flight from Medellin to Paris and travel to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. The centre of Paris is around 72 kilometres from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport will get you there in about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Enjoy a low-stress, comfortable start to your trip by choosing a hotel near BVA after your Medellin to Paris flight. Rest up after a long day of travel or simply take a moment to find your footing in a new place at:
Whether you want a zippy compact for solo travel or a spacious SUV to move the whole family, you'll find the ideal Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car for you. Browse the types of wheels available from providers such as Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your ride from BVA three weeks before your flight from Medellin to Paris for the best rates.
The street address for Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
January is the quietest month for flights from Medellin to Paris, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Paris based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Medellin to Paris ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Medellin to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Medellin to Paris, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are a couple of big attractions to add to your Paris to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Paris. Around 386 kilometres to the south-east, its top attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Nantes is another standout destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No journey is complete without visiting Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.