Flying from Medellin to La Vanguardia Airport (VVC): What you need to know
Your journey comes together at Medellin's main airport, Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Check out your options for booking a flight from Medellin to La Vanguardia Airport (VVC) leaving from this terminal.
Medellin and Villavicencio (where La Vanguardia Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Medellin to VVC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Popular months like January or other peak seasons mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Medellin, MDE can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Medellin to La Vanguardia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Think about setting out from Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). You can book a direct Medellin to La Vanguardia Airport (VVC) plane ticket with departures from here.
Catch your direct flight from Medellin to VVC with EasyFly. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of EOH.
EasyFly attracts the most bookings on the EOH to VVC route.
On public transport, you can travel from central Medellin to EOH in about 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Medellin to VVC flight? Check in to a hotel near Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
About La Vanguardia Airport (VVC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Medellin to La Vanguardia Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VVC instead:
Getting from La Vanguardia Airport (VVC) to central Villavicencio
Central Villavicencio is around 13 kilometres from La Vanguardia Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to La Vanguardia Airport (VVC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to La Vanguardia Airport is 52 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 102 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Medellin to VVC. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Medellin to La Vanguardia Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to La Vanguardia Airport (VVC)
May is when most people book flights from Medellin to La Vanguardia Airport (VVC). Plan your visit to Villavicencio in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Medellin to VVC plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Villavicencio to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
July has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Medellin to La Vanguardia Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Villavicencio
Start your Villavicencio trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Medellin to La Vanguardia Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your Villavicencio trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that are worth your time include Canocristales_la_macarena, Altos De Guatape Park and el Bambú Ecological Park.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Villavicencio, now it's time to discover other parts of Colombia. Travel about 241 kilometres west to Pereira to tick off its top sights. From Paisaje Cultural Cafetero to Reserva Natural, Termales de San Vicente and Lugar De Contemplación Monte Tabor, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Colombia, consider Ibague, roughly 177 kilometres west of Villavicencio. Alexander von Humboldt Botanical Garden, Libertador Park and Museo de Arte del Tolima are the start of reasons to visit.