Flying from Cucuta Airport (CUC) to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cucuta Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport.
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Cucuta.
Each week, there are 22 Cucuta Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, go for the 06:17 JetSMART flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:29 with AVIANCA.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CUC to MDE flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Medellin (and then exploring more of Colombia!) is a cinch with Avianca. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cucuta Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Avianca.
The most punctual carrier that operates CUC to MDE flights is Avianca. Its services arrive as scheduled 73.27% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cucuta Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between CUC and MDE:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Cartagena Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cucuta Airport (CUC) to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
Right now, 22 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cucuta Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 43 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from CUC to MDE by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Cucuta Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CUC to MDE.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cucuta Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cucuta Airport (CUC)
Of all flights leaving Cucuta Airport, 64% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Cucuta to Cucuta Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cucuta Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to CUC:
Arriving at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
If you're getting in on a late Cucuta Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Medellin and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
From Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport, Medellin is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
December is the most popular month for flights from Cucuta Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Medellin in March.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Cucuta Airport to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
December has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CUC to MDE around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Colombia just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
If there's time to check out another side of Colombia, consider Cali, roughly 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar are among its highlights.


