Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): what you need to know
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5, which is five hours behind Edinburgh.
Leave enough time to make your EDI to MDE flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Many passengers pass through Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight is 413 €. A return ticket right now is 842 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from EDI to MDE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from EDI to MDE.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights that depart Edinburgh Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Book a hotel close to MDE if you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and explore Medellin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Medellin. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Medellin based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to MDE in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Colombia you should also see. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another favourite destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No trip is complete without seeing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.