Travelling from Tampa to Medellin: what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Tampa. Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Tampa to Medellin departing from here.
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is where your flight will arrive in Medellin.
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Tampa.
To ensure you board your Tampa to Medellin flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Getting away during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can add an hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Medellin
To pick up cheap Tampa to Medellin flights, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
TPA is about 8 kilometres from central Tampa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Tampa International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Tampa to Medellin, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from Tampa International Airport, 78.59% land on time at their destination.
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin takes around 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Tampa to Medellin, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Travel at your own speed with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and see more of Medellin and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
The centre of Medellin is approximately 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Once your flight from Tampa to Medellin has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 15 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 30 minutes on public transport.
Land, collect your Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and drive away without skipping a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are top providers to take your pick of here.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at EOH will help you save.
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the busiest month for flights from Tampa to Medellin. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Medellin in April.
When booking your Tampa to Medellin tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Tampa to Medellin in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from Tampa to Medellin, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are essential stops on your Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like 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. Start your sightseeing at Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
