Travelling from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Barranquilla and Medellin are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Flights from BAQ to MDE start at 04:45 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The last departure is at 21:57 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 33 weekly Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flights.
Your BAQ to MDE flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
AVIANCA is your gateway to discovering Medellin (and perhaps some other great corners of Colombia!). Browse the direct flights from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport offered by this carrier.
AVIANCA is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier offering BAQ to MDE flights is AVIANCA. Its services land as scheduled 66.93% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BAQ and MDE include:
El Dorado International Airport
Alfonso B. Aragon Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Currently, 16 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 41 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BAQ to MDE, reserve your journey one month before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BAQ to MDE.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport.
Handy information about Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
71.24% of flights taking off from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport from central Barranquilla, it'll take about 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to BAQ:
Arriving at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Book a hotel near MDE if you're catching a late Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab 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 top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, 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
From Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, Medellin is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Medellin in April.
Lock in your flight from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Medellin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BAQ to MDE in July. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Medellin, now it's time to discover more of Colombia. Travel around 241 kilometres south-east to Bogota to check off its leading sights. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Colombia, consider Cali, about 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia are highlights.