Travelling from Pereira Airport (PEI) to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Pereira Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 45 minutes.
Pereira and Medellin share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Every week, there are 18 Pereira Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, pick the 06:00 AVIANCA flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 21:54 with LATAM Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PEI to MDE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Avianca offers direct flights from Pereira Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Medellin — and maybe even more of Colombia if you have time.
Avianca has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Avianca is the most punctual carrier that offers PEI to MDE flights. An exceptional 81.0% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Pereira Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between PEI and MDE include:
Bogota Airport
Cartagena Airport
Santa Marta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pereira Airport (PEI) to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Pereira Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport flight is R 622. A round-trip ticket right now is R 1,402. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from PEI to MDE by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Pereira Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from PEI to MDE couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Pereira Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport.
Handy information about Pereira Airport (PEI)
When it comes to Pereira Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Pereira to Pereira Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Pereira Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near PEI:
Arriving at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Pereira Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and explore beyond Medellin's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport around one week before travelling.
When to fly to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
December is the most popular month for flights from Pereira Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Medellin in March.
When booking your flight from Pereira Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PEI to MDE sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Colombia waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a visit to Bogota will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Cali is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without seeing Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.




