Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Medellin: what you need to know
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam. Operating on the UTC-5 timezone, Medellin is 6 hours behind Amsterdam.
To ensure you get on your flight from AMS to Medellin, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it easy to plan a flight from AMS to Medellin that includes a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You don't need a visa for Colombia if you hold a passport from Netherlands and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes. So before locking in your cheap tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Medellin, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
The journey from central Amsterdam to AMS takes around 1 hour and 3 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 23 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near AMS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Medellin or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Medellin
Rs105,400 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Medellin. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs241,807. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from AMS to Medellin. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Finding cheap tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Medellin is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 36 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Central Medellin is approximately 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). As soon as your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Medellin has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 16 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 31 minutes.
After your flight from AMS to Medellin, settle in at a hotel close to EOH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Medellin while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Medellin, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Medellin in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from AMS to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC and 27ºC.
More about Medellin
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Medellin right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Medellin:
Parque Arvi and Comuna 13 are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Medellin itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Botero Plaza.
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