Flying from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin is one hour behind Philipsburg, where Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport is located. Medellin follows the UTC-5 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your SXM to Medellin flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
SXM is around 6 kilometres from central Philipsburg. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Medellin? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SXM:
66% of flights that leave from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM) to Medellin
R 4,335 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Medellin flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 8,262. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from SXM to Medellin. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Medellin ticket.
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Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to the centre of Medellin takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to MDE if you're coming in on a late flight from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Medellin. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport around one week ahead of your flight from SXM to Medellin.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is around 5 kilometres from central Medellin. Following your flight from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Medellin, it'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to EOH. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your SXM to Medellin flight:
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from EOH one week ahead of time often means better prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
December is the quietest month for flights from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Medellin, while January is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Medellin based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Medellin plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SXM to Medellin in December when temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Medellin
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Medellin right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport to Medellin:
Palacio de Bellas Artes and EcoParque Comuna 13 are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Medellin travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Museo comuna 13.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres southeast of Medellin, a trip 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.
Around 322 kilometres south of Medellin, Cali is another favourite stop in Colombia. Experience major highlights starting with Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.
