Flying from Tokyo to Medellin: what you need to know
Tokyo has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Tokyo to Medellin departing from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT).
Touch down at Medellin's primary gateway, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5, which is 14 hours behind Tokyo.
Allow plenty of time to make your Tokyo to Medellin flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Medellin
To find cheap Tokyo to Medellin flights, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to discover a new place or just take a break during your travels. When booking your Tokyo to Medellin flight, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is one option if you're flying out of Haneda Airport.
Central Tokyo to HND is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 15 minutes to reach there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Booked an early flight from Tokyo to Medellin? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Haneda Airport:
73.52% of flights departing from Haneda Airport arrive at their destination on time.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
The drive from central Tokyo to NRT usually takes 1 hour, depending on traffic. It's roughly 56 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Narita International Airport the day before your flight from Tokyo to Medellin:
Narita International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 70.53%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on time.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
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 takes roughly 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Tokyo to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Grab a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and explore Medellin and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week in advance of your Tokyo to Medellin flight.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Central Medellin is approximately 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). As soon as your flight from Tokyo to Medellin has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 15 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 30 minutes on public transport.
Why wait around for a cab? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you start exploring right away. Turn up the music and hit the road with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from EOH one week in advance often means more savings and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the most popular month for flights from Tokyo to Medellin. To avoid the crowds, visit Medellin in April.
Before locking in your Tokyo to Medellin tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Tokyo to Medellin in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
More about Medellin
After booking your flight from Tokyo 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 adventures should include some sightseeing. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are essential stops on your Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Medellin, now it's time to discover other parts of Colombia. Journey around 241 kilometres south-east to Bogota to check off its leading sights. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Cali is another standout destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No trip is complete without visiting Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
