Flying from Medellin to Nuqui Airport (NQU): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Medellin's main airports, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) or Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Check out your options for booking a flight from Medellin to Nuqui Airport (NQU) departing from either of these.
Medellin and Nuqui (where Nuqui Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Medellin to NQU.
If you're traveling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
To get to MDE from central Medellin, it takes around 35 minutes to drive the 15 miles or so.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Medellin to Nuqui Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the departures from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, 69.76% arrive on time at their destination.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Catching a flight out of Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)? Direct Medellin to Nuqui Airport (NQU) plane tickets can be booked from here.
From EOH, direct flights from Medellin to NQU can be booked with EasyFly.
On the EOH to NQU route, EasyFly is the preferred choice of many.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Medellin to EOH in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 4 miles away, and getting there by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport the day before your Medellin to NQU flight:
About Nuqui Airport (NQU)
Book a hotel close to NQU if you have a late flight from Medellin to Nuqui Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Nuqui Airport (NQU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Nuqui Airport is $49. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $99. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book three months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Medellin to NQU.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for landing cheap Medellin to Nuqui Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Nuqui Airport (NQU)
April is the quietest month for flights from Medellin to Nuqui Airport (NQU), while August is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Nuqui based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Medellin to NQU plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nuqui to range from 68ºF to 86ºF.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Medellin to Nuqui Airport in November when temperatures are between 68ºF and 84ºF.
More about Nuqui
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Nuqui right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Medellin to Nuqui Airport:
Malecón Nuquí and Muelle Turistico are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Nuqui travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Parque.
Explore more of Colombia
Nuqui is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Colombia just waiting to be discovered. About 160 miles south of Nuqui, a visit to Cali will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Swing Latino, Cristo Rey and El Retiro Park.
Around 120 miles east of Nuqui, Medellin is another essential stop in Colombia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.