Flying from Milan to Medellin: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Milan to Medellin. Check out your options for flying out of Milan from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Touch down at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), the major arrival point in Medellin.
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, making Medellin six hours behind Milan.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Milan to Medellin flight.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it 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 Milan to Medellin
To pick up cheap Milan to Medellin flights, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Whether you want to discover another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Milano Malpensa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is a stop you can make on your Milan to Medellin flight.
MXP is about 40 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near Milano Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to Medellin, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to Milano Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, 68.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Give yourself some time to stretch your legs during your Milan to Medellin flight with a stopover. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is one of the options between Orio al Serio International Airport and Medellin.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour.
You're off on holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your flight from Milan to Medellin:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Whether just for a couple of hours or a few days, a stopover can make your entire trip feel more relaxed and effortless. When jetting out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN), you can book a ticket from Milan to Medellin with a stop at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
LIN is around 8 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Make taking an early Milan to Medellin flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Milano Linate Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
The on-time performance record of LIN is 79.56%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 18 kilometres. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Follow your own route with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and discover more of Medellin and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead of your Milan to Medellin flight.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Once your flight from Milan to Medellin has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 30 minutes.
Why waste time waiting for a cab? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you get going right away. Put on your favourite playlist and hit the open road with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride one week before your arrival at EOH can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Medellin
April is the quietest month for flights from Milan to Medellin, while August is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Medellin based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Milan to Medellin ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from Milan to Medellin in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
More about Medellin
After booking your flight from Milan to Medellin, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Medellin:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are highlights which should be on every Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Colombia waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a visit to Bogota will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another standout destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without a visit to Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
