Flying from Medellin to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): What you need to know
Medellin's main base, Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Medellin to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM).
Take a direct Medellin to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours 5 minutes.
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport is located in Lima. The city's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Medellin.
With 17 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) is the busiest route. LATAM Airlines operates the earliest flight at 3:55am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from MDE to LIM is with JetSMART at 6:29pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Medellin to LIM, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Get to your destination in one go from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE). Direct flights from Medellin to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) can be booked from here.
You can book a direct flight from Medellin to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport with LATAM Airlines. This leading airline offers services from MDE.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between MDE and LIM is LATAM Airlines.
LATAM Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 91.59% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Medellin to LIM that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between MDE and LIM include:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Cucuta Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC)
Travelling from central Medellin to MDE takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Medellin to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the flights that depart from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Split up your flight from Medellin to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport and LIM include:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Cucuta Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC)
EOH is about 5 kilometres from central Medellin. It takes 15 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Medellin to LIM flight, stay in one of these hotels near Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport:
About Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Have a late flight from Medellin to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near LIM and hit the pillow fast:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Medellin to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
From Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport, central Lima is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
At the moment, ₹ 14,892 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 25,710. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Medellin to LIM, book your ticket two months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Medellin to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Lima. February is when most people book flights from Medellin to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Medellin to LIM plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Lima, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 26ºC.
August sees temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Medellin to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lima
Once you've booked your flight from Medellin to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lima:
La Casa de la Gastronomia Peruana and Lima Cathedral are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Lima itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Lima Main Square.
Explore more of Peru
Lima has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Peru just waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres east of Lima, a visit to Huancayo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Cristo Rey, Los Pinos - Cochas Chico. Ecological Park and Mirador Chonta.
If you're ready to explore another side of Peru, consider Ica, about 274 kilometres southeast of Lima. Oasis of Huacachina, Mirador de Huacachina and Las Dunas de la Huacachina are key reasons to visit.
