Flying from Medellin to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): What you need to know
Medellin's main base, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Medellin to Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
Tijuana is two hours behind Medellin. Tijuana Airport is located in Tijuana, which is in the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Medellin to TIJ, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to discover a new city or just take a break during your trip. When looking for a cheap flight from Medellin to TIJ, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is one option when you're setting off from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
MDE is around 24 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Medellin to Tijuana Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of the departures from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, 69.76% touch down on time at their destination.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
You can get to EOH from the centre of Medellin in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 6 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport the day before your Medellin to TIJ flight:
About Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to TIJ if you're catching a late flight from Medellin to Tijuana Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tijuana Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tijuana and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Medellin to Tijuana Airport flight.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
The centre of Tijuana is around 6 kilometres from Tijuana Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 3 hours 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Right now, R 4,739 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Tijuana Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,066. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Medellin to TIJ. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Medellin to Tijuana Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Medellin to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). Visit Tijuana in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Medellin to TIJ plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tijuana to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Medellin to Tijuana Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tijuana
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tijuana right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Medellin to Tijuana Airport:
Avenida Revolucion and Tijuana Beach Promenade are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Tijuana travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Coko Bongo Mega Nightclub.
Explore more of Mexico
Tijuana has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres east of Tijuana, a visit to Mexicali will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Parque Reforma and Rancho Santo Niño.
San Luis Rio Colorado is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 209 kilometres east of Tijuana. No trip is complete without a visit to Cueva de Adulam, Bellavista Park and Alhóndiga de granaditas.
