Flying from Medellin to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Medellin. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Medellin to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) taking off from here.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. The city is in the UTC+11 timezone and is 16 hours ahead of Medellin.
Your flight from Medellin to MEL won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The distance from central Medellin to MDE is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Medellin to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
69.76% of flights that leave from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport reach 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 if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport the day before your Medellin to MEL flight:
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider staying in a hotel near MEL if you're catching a late flight from Medellin to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
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Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Medellin to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
597 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Return flights start from 1.304 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Medellin to MEL, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Medellin to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Plan your visit to Melbourne in April for a quieter experience.
When booking your Medellin to MEL plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Medellin to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Medellin to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Flinders Street Railway Station and Australian Grand Prix are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Melbourne must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
Bendigo is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Melbourne. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
If you want to check out another major stop in Australia, consider Ballarat, roughly 88 kilometres west of Melbourne. St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park are key reasons to visit.