Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin is six hours behind Alicante, where Alicante-Elche Airport is located. Medellin follows the UTC-5 timezone.
To avoid missing your ALC to Medellin flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Whether you want to explore another city along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find plane tickets from ALC 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.
Travelling from central Alicante to ALC takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near ALC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Medellin or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are all about convenience:
73.22% of flights that depart Alicante-Elche Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Medellin
₹ 39,568 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Medellin flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is ₹ 86,336. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from ALC to Medellin if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Alicante-Elche Airport to Medellin throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Medellin by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 35 minutes.
Book a hotel near MDE if you're coming in on a late flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Medellin. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and discover Medellin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from ALC to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Once your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Medellin has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
You can expect the journey to take about 30 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near EOH. Kick back and get cosy after your ALC to Medellin flight at any of these well-located options:
Why wait? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you start your journey right away. Roll down your windows and hit the road with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at EOH will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Medellin
Visit Medellin in high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Medellin in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in an Alicante-Elche Airport to Medellin flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 27ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from ALC to Medellin around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Medellin, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Botero Plaza, Parque Arvi and Pueblito Paisa are popular attractions which should feature on any good Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Medellin. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Around 322 kilometres south of Medellin, Cali is another favourite stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
