Flying from Montreal to Medellin: what you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Montreal to Medellin.
Come in for landing at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), the primary gateway of Medellin.
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Medellin one hour behind Montreal.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Montreal to Medellin flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Medellin
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Montreal to Medellin flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 miles in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Montreal to Medellin or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64.89% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is approximately 11 miles. It'll take you about 35 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Montreal to Medellin, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car to explore Medellin and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
The center of Medellin is approximately 2 miles from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). As soon as your flight from Montreal to Medellin has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 15 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, it'll take around 30 minutes.
Why waste time waiting for public transport? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you get moving right away. Turn up the music and hit the road with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride one week before your arrival at EOH can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Medellin. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Medellin in April.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 52ºF and 81ºF. Book your Montreal to Medellin ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap flights from Montreal to Medellin in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 52ºF and 81ºF on average.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal to Medellin, explore our range of hotels including:
Parque Arvi and Botero Plaza are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Medellin itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Pueblito Paisa.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is always a good idea, 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 attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another must-experience destination in Colombia and is around 200 miles south of Medellin. No journey is complete without experiencing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
