Travelling from Riohacha Airport (RCH) to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Riohacha Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport.
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Riohacha.
Each week, there are five Riohacha Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, take the 11:41 AVIANCA flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 14:27 with AVIANCA.
To ensure you catch your RCH to MDE flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Avianca is your gateway to discovering Medellin (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Colombia!). Browse the direct flights from Riohacha Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Avianca on this route.
Avianca is the most punctual carrier that operates RCH to MDE flights. An impressive 83.33% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Riohacha Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. Many travellers pass through Bogota Airport when flying between RCH and MDE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Riohacha Airport (RCH) to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
At the moment, R 864 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Riohacha Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,570. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from RCH to MDE by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Riohacha Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Riohacha Airport (RCH)
Of the departures from Riohacha Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Riohacha Airport from central Riohacha, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near RCH? If you've booked an early flight from Riohacha Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
Consider booking a hotel near MDE if you're on a late Riohacha Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and discover more of Medellin and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
From Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport, Medellin is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Riohacha Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Medellin. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Riohacha Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RCH to MDE in December. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Colombia just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a visit to Bogota will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights 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 a visit to Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.
