Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): What you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) leaving from here.
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is located in Medellin. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is two hours behind Rio De Janeiro.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Rio De Janeiro to MDE.
With more travellers during high season, aim to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to MDE leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is around 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio De Janeiro to MDE flight:
Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78.67%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Consider booking a hotel near MDE if you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Grab a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and discover Medellin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Rio De Janeiro to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
131 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Return flights start at 301 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to MDE. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Rio De Janeiro to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). August is the busiest month to travel to Medellin. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Rio De Janeiro to MDE plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
July has temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Medellin right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13 are highlights which should be on every Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Medellin, now it's time to explore other corners of Colombia. Travel around 225 kilometres south-east to Bogota to check off its top sights. From Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria. To Teatro Colon Bogota and Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Bucaramanga is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 274 kilometres north-east of Medellin. No journey is complete without dropping by Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha.