Travelling from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Quito.
You can choose from six weekly Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flights. The 19:10 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest available. AVIANCA operates the latest service of the day at 19:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your UIO to MDE flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Medellin (and then exploring more of Colombia!) is a cinch with AVIANCA. This popular airline has direct flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport.
AVIANCA has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a reliable 82.86% of services arriving as planned, AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier offering UIO to MDE flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight is 135 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 241 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from UIO to MDE by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
88.71% of flights departing from Mariscal Sucre International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of UIO.
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Quito. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near UIO:
Arriving at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
If you have a late Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near MDE:
Follow your own route with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and find adventure across Medellin and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to the centre of Medellin has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Medellin in April.
Before locking in your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from UIO to MDE in July. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
You've visited Medellin, now it's time to discover other parts of Colombia. Journey about 241 kilometres south-east to Bogota to check off its popular sights. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Cali is another standout destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No trip is complete without a visit to Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.