Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): what you need to know
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Medellin one hour behind Ottawa.
Give yourself enough time to catch your YOW to MDE flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
R 4,010 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 6,834. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YOW to MDE, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from YOW to MDE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport.
Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, data shows 58.21% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near YOW? If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and find adventure across Medellin and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week before you set off.
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)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Medellin. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from YOW to MDE in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Colombia just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another well-known destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No trip is complete without a visit to Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
