Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin jetting off from here.
Touch down at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), the primary hub in Medellin.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You won't need a visa for Colombia if you hold a passport from Brazil and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before locking in your cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
Flying from Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin with a stopover. To see the options departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
GIG is around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving 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.
If you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab 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)
Once your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 16 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 31 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to EOH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin
Rs51,173 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin. Return flights start from Rs128,373. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from checking for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Best time to go to Medellin
April is the quietest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin, while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Medellin based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin, consider the type of weather you like best. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 27ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Medellin, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Medellin:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are attractions you won't want to skip in Medellin.
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