Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin: what you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin taking off from here.
Disembark at Medellin's primary gateway, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
Medellin is two hours behind Rio De Janeiro and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you make it on your Rio De Janeiro to Medellin flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap Rio De Janeiro to Medellin flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up an incredible deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Save on your Rio De Janeiro to Medellin flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Rio De Janeiro to Medellin flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is approximately 18 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and explore beyond Medellin's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Once your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 30 minutes or so.
Touch down, collect your Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and drive away without missing a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are top companies to take your pick of here.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from EOH one week ahead of time often means more savings and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
April is the quietest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin, while August is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Medellin based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Rio De Janeiro to Medellin ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Medellin to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
Parque Arvi and Comuna 13 are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Medellin must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Botero Plaza.
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 to the south-east, top sights here 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. No visit is complete without checking out Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
