Travelling from Toronto to Medellin: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Toronto to Medellin. Check out your options for departing Toronto from Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Hop off the plane at Medellin's major arrival point, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Toronto.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Toronto to Medellin flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
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.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 19 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Medellin or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
63.97% of flights that depart Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Toronto to Medellin, stay in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62.09%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey to YKF from the centre of Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early Toronto to Medellin flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At YKF, that rate is 63.64%.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is approximately 18 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you have a late flight from Toronto to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long 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 wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead of your Toronto to Medellin flight.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Central Medellin is around 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). After your flight from Toronto to Medellin has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 15 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Grab an Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and be your own tour guide. You can choose from leading providers like Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion.
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from EOH one week in advance. You can also expect to have 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, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
Parque Arvi and Comuna 13 are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Medellin must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Botero Plaza.
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.