Travelling from Toronto to Medellin: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Toronto to Medellin, there's a nice range of airports you can take off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are among Toronto's main options.
Hop off the plane at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), the chief entry point to Medellin.
Medellin is one hour behind Toronto and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Toronto to Medellin flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Medellin
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Toronto to Medellin flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Toronto to Medellin is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and walk away with a great deal.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Medellin or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the departures from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Toronto to Medellin? Kick back in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your break officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 80 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Make taking an early Toronto to Medellin flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations within the expected time frame. At YKF, that rate is 63.64%.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Medellin, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and explore beyond Medellin's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
After your flight from Toronto to Medellin has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is approximately 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
If you hop on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 30 minutes or so.
Why wait? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you start your journey right away. Crank up the music and hit the highway with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from EOH one week ahead of time often means better deals and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
April is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Medellin, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Medellin based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Toronto to Medellin ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Toronto to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Medellin, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
Parque Arvi and Botero Plaza are a couple of big attractions to add to your Medellin itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Pueblito Paisa.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Medellin. Around 241 kilometres to the south-east, top sights here include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Colombia, consider Cali, roughly 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia are key reasons to visit.