Traveling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin is six hours behind Valletta, where Malta International Airport is located. Medellin runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to catch your MLA to Medellin flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Whether you'd like to visit a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find plane tickets from MLA to Medellin with a stopover. To check out your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is one of your choices.
MLA is around 4 miles from central Valletta. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
In search of a hotel near MLA? If you've booked an early flight from Malta International Airport to Medellin, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
Of the flights that depart from Malta International Airport, 72.79% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Medellin
$448 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Malta International Airport to Medellin flight. A return plane ticket starts at $1,020. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from MLA to Medellin, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Malta International Airport to Medellin throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 15 miles. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Malta International Airport to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Medellin and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from MLA to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is about 4 miles from central Medellin. Once you've hopped off your flight from Malta International Airport to Medellin, it'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in about 30 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to EOH. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your MLA to Medellin flight:
Grab an Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and make your journey as spontaneous as you want. You can choose from trusted providers like Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion.
Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from EOH one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
Plan your trip to Medellin in high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Malta International Airport to Medellin in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
When booking your Malta International Airport to Medellin plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 52ºF to 81ºF.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MLA to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 52ºF and 81ºF.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Malta International Airport to Medellin, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Botero Plaza, Parque Arvi and Pueblito Paisa are popular attractions which should feature on every Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Colombia you'll want to see. About 150 miles south-east of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Around 200 miles south of Medellin, Cali is another essential stop in Colombia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
