Travelling from Cibao International Airport (STI) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cibao International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport.
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Santiago.
Flights from STI to MDE start at 08:30 — the earliest with Arajet. The last departure is at 15:00 with Arajet. In total, you can choose from three weekly Cibao International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your STI to MDE flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Medellin (and then exploring more of Colombia!) is a snap with Arajet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Cibao International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Arajet on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cibao International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between STI and MDE:
Tocumen International Airport
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cibao International Airport (STI) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Right now, R 3,205 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cibao International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,806. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from STI to MDE, reserve your journey ten months before your departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Cibao International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from STI to MDE.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cibao International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport.
Handy information about Cibao International Airport (STI)
When it comes to Cibao International Airport's on-time performance, 73.05% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Cibao International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Cibao International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to STI:
Arriving at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
If you're getting in on a late Cibao International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Pick up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and discover Medellin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to the centre of Medellin has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The quietest month for a flight from Cibao International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Medellin based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Cibao International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport for August if you want to explore Medellin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from STI to MDE sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Colombia
You've seen Medellin, now it's time to explore more of Colombia. Travel around 241 kilometres south-east to Bogota to tick off its leading sights. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Cali is another well-known destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without visiting Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
