Flying from Medellin to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): What you need to know
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) is Medellin's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Medellin to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) departing from here.
Hop on a direct Medellin to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Medellin. Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport is located in Mexico City.
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with AVIANCA at 10:40pm. Go for the first MDE to MEX departure operated by Aeromexico at 12:05am if you'd rather get a move on.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Medellin to MEX. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Go straight to your destination from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE). Direct flights from Medellin to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) operate from here.
When leaving from MDE, you can catch a direct flight from Medellin to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport with Aeromexico.
Aeromexico is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MDE to MEX.
With an impressive 93.44% of services arriving on schedule, Aeromexico is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Medellin to MEX. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The journey from central Medellin to MDE takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Medellin to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Break up your flight from Medellin to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport with a stop at Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG). A major connection between Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport and MEX, it's the perfect opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
You can reach EOH from the centre of Medellin in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to travel the 5 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Medellin to MEX flight? Kick back in a hotel near Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Medellin to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Medellin to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport flight.
Getting from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
From Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport, central Mexico City is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
187 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Return flights start from 370 €. These fares may change based on availability.
Get cheap flights from Medellin to MEX by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
October is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Medellin to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. November is the quietest month to go to Mexico City. September is when most people book flights from Medellin to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Medellin to MEX plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Medellin to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Medellin to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Zócalo and Historic Centre (Centro Historico) are a couple of major attractions to put on your Mexico City itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
Puebla is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen Mexico City. Around 105 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Mexico, head for Morelia, roughly 225 kilometres west of Mexico City. Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe., Palacio Municipal de Morelia and The Aqueduct are the start of reasons to visit.