Travelling from Vancouver to Medellin: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Medellin begins with finding the right airport to start your holiday. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
Come in for landing at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), the chief entry point to Medellin.
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Medellin two hours ahead of Vancouver.
Leave enough time to get on your Vancouver to Medellin flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Medellin
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Vancouver to Medellin flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 11 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver to Medellin? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Vancouver to Medellin flight without having to rush. These hotels near Abbotsford Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rating of YXX is 67.97%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver to Medellin. Book one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Explore without limits with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Medellin and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week in advance of your Vancouver to Medellin flight.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Central Medellin is around 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Once your flight from Vancouver to Medellin has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 15 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Touch down, collect your Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and drive off without missing a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are top providers to take your pick of here.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from EOH one week in advance often means better deals and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver to Medellin. August is the busiest month to visit Medellin. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book a Vancouver to Medellin ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Medellin to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to Medellin around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Medellin, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Parque Arvi, Botero Plaza and Pueblito Paisa are major attractions which should be on any good Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Colombia waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a visit to Bogota will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Around 322 kilometres south of Medellin, Cali is another favourite stop in Colombia. Experience major highlights starting with Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
