Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin is 13 hours behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located. Medellin observes the UTC-5 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your PER to Medellin flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
PER is about 10 kilometres from central Perth. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near PER. Whether you've booked an early flight from Perth Airport to Medellin or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
73.04% of flights that depart Perth Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Medellin
871 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Perth Airport to Medellin flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 1.635 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from PER to Medellin if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Perth Airport to Medellin, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Grab a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and discover Medellin and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from PER to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Once your flight from Perth Airport to Medellin has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 30 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to EOH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your PER to Medellin flight:
Why wait around? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you start exploring right away. Put on your favourite playlist and hit the road with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at EOH can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Medellin
Carefully consider your dates before booking your flight from Perth Airport to Medellin. The city buzzes during peak season, but prices are typically higher and top attractions can get crowded. Visit Medellin in low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Perth Airport to Medellin plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from PER to Medellin in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Perth Airport to Medellin, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Botero Plaza, Parque Arvi and Pueblito Paisa are top attractions which should be on every Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Medellin. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Around 322 kilometres south of Medellin, Cali is another favourite stop in Colombia. Experience major highlights starting with Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
