Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Medellin: what you need to know
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5. The city is three hours ahead of Portland, where Portland International Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your PDX to Medellin flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at 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 PDX to Medellin with a stopover. To check out your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a top connection hub.
The journey from central Portland to PDX takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel close to PDX? If you've booked an early flight from Portland International Airport to Medellin, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Portland International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from PDX reach their destination on time.
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Medellin
₹ 50,152 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland International Airport to Medellin flight. A return ticket right now is ₹ 73,606. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from PDX to Medellin, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Landing cheap tickets from Portland International Airport to Medellin is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to access the lowest prices across the month and land an epic deal.
You don't need to check back constantly to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from PDX to Medellin.
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Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to the centre of Medellin takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to MDE if you have a late flight from Portland International Airport to Medellin. Choose one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport around one week in advance of your flight from PDX to Medellin.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
After your flight from Portland International Airport to Medellin has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 5 kilometres from Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
You can expect the journey to take about 25 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to EOH. Unwind and get cosy after your PDX to Medellin flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from EOH one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
January is the most popular month for flights from Portland International Airport to Medellin. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Medellin in December.
Lock in a Portland International Airport to Medellin plane ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 9ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PDX to Medellin in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 24ºC on average.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Portland International Airport to Medellin, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Palacio de Bellas Artes, EcoParque Comuna 13 and Museo comuna 13 are top sights which should be on any good Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Colombia you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres southeast of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Colombia, consider Cali, roughly 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar are key reasons to visit.
