Flying from Medellin to Gen. A.V. Cobo Airport (LET): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Medellin's main airports, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) or Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Check out your options for booking a flight from Medellin to Gen. A.V. Cobo Airport (LET) taking off from either of these.
Gen. A.V. Cobo Airport is located in Leticia. The city's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Medellin.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Medellin to LET. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The distance from central Medellin to MDE is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Have an early flight from Medellin to Gen. A.V. Cobo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
69.76% of flights taking off from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport land at their destination on time.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
EOH is about 6 kilometres from central Medellin. It takes 15 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Medellin to LET flight, stay in one of these hotels near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport:
About Gen. A.V. Cobo Airport (LET)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Medellin to Gen. A.V. Cobo Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near LET:
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Gen. A.V. Cobo Airport (LET)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Gen. A.V. Cobo Airport is 53 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 109 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Medellin to LET, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Gen. A.V. Cobo Airport (LET)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Medellin to Gen. A.V. Cobo Airport (LET). August is the busiest month to visit Leticia. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
The warmest month in Leticia is September, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your Medellin to LET plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Medellin to Gen. A.V. Cobo Airport in July when temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Leticia
Once you've booked your flight from Medellin to Gen. A.V. Cobo Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Leticia:
Your Leticia visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions that are worth your time include Amazon Experience Tours Leticia Amazonas, Letrero tres fronteras... Three borders sign and Reserva Victoria Regia.