Flying from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Medellin: what you need to know
Cuzco (the location of Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport) and Medellin are in the same timezone — UTC-5.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from CUZ to Medellin. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Whether you'd prefer to discover a new place along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is a stop you can make on your flight from CUZ to Medellin.
You won't need a visa for Colombia if you have a passport from Peru and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before organising your cheap tickets from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Medellin, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Located around 3 kilometres from the centre of Cuzco, CUZ can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport takes roughly 42 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel near CUZ? If you're boarding an early flight from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Medellin, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Medellin
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Medellin is Rs20,766. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs78,185. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CUZ to Medellin if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a ticket from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Medellin.
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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 get to the centre driving.
Book a hotel close to MDE if you're catching a late flight from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Medellin. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is about 6 kilometres from central Medellin. Once you've disembarked your flight from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Medellin, it'll take you around 16 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take roughly 31 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from CUZ to Medellin, unwind at a hotel near EOH. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Medellin while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Medellin, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
When booking your flight from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Medellin, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap flights from CUZ to Medellin in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Medellin
After locking in your flight from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Medellin, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
Parque Arvi and Comuna 13 are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Medellin travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Botero Plaza.
Complete your Medellin trip with a car rental
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