Flying from Hamburg to Medellin: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Hamburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Hamburg to Medellin jetting off from here.
Hop off the plane at Medellin's major arrival point, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
Medellin is six hours behind Hamburg and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Hamburg to Medellin flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Medellin
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Hamburg to Medellin flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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Flying from Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Finding a stopover on your Hamburg to Medellin flight is simple. Whether you're eager to potentially save cash on your fare or visit a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore your options. A major stop when flying out of Hamburg Airport is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near Hamburg Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Hamburg to Medellin, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% touch down on time at their destination.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 35 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to MDE if you're coming in on a late flight from Hamburg to Medellin. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and explore Medellin and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is roughly 3 kilometres from central Medellin. After your flight from Hamburg to Medellin, it'll take you approximately 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take approximately 30 minutes on public transport.
Grab an Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and take the scenic route to your next destination. You can choose from trusted outlets like Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at EOH can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Medellin
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Hamburg to Medellin. August is the busiest month to visit Medellin. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Hamburg to Medellin ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap flights from Hamburg to Medellin around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Medellin, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
Parque Arvi and Comuna 13 are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Medellin travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Botero Plaza.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another standout destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without seeing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.