Flying from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is 2 hours.
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Caracas.
Choose from three weekly Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flights. The 12:18 departure with Wingo is the earliest flight available. Wingo operates the latest service of the day at 16:27.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your CCS to MDE flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Medellin (and then exploring more of Colombia!) is easy with Wingo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport.
Wingo is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating CCS to MDE flights is Wingo. Its services land without delay 79.17% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CCS and MDE include:
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Las Americas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
At the moment, $110 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $188. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CCS to MDE.
Organize your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Finding cheap flights from CCS to MDE is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
When it comes to Simon Bolivar International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 59.05% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Caracas to Simon Bolivar International Airport is around 17 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near CCS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
If you're coming in on a late Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Fast-track 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.
Reserving your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
From Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, Medellin is approximately 15 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Medellin in April.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with the temperature ranging between 52ºF and 81ºF. Lock in your flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CCS to MDE in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 52ºF and 81ºF on average.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Medellin, now it's time to discover more of Colombia. Journey about 150 miles south-east to Bogota to check off its leading attractions. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another corner of Colombia, consider Cali, roughly 200 miles south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia are among the biggest draws.
