Travelling from Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) to Medellin: what you need to know
Arturo Michelena International Airport is located in Valencia. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Medellin is one hour behind Valencia.
To avoid rushing for your VLN to Medellin flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
To get to VLN from central Valencia, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. It's roughly 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) to Medellin
₹ 24,477 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Michelena International Airport to Medellin flight. A return ticket right now is ₹ 49,594. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from VLN to Medellin, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Arturo Michelena International Airport to Medellin is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to access the best prices throughout the month and bag a sweet deal.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to the centre of Medellin takes around 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Arturo Michelena International Airport to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Go where the road takes you with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Medellin and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from VLN to Medellin can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. Following your flight from Arturo Michelena International Airport to Medellin, it'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take about 30 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to EOH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your VLN to Medellin flight:
Grab an Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and be your own tour guide. You can choose from popular outlets like Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from EOH one week in advance often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Arturo Michelena International Airport to Medellin. The city comes alive during high season, but rates are typically higher and attractions can be crowded. Visit Medellin in low season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
Book an Arturo Michelena International Airport to Medellin flight ticket with a departure in August 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. Search for a cheap ticket from VLN to Medellin around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Medellin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Medellin right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Arturo Michelena International Airport to Medellin:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Botero Plaza, Parque Arvi and Pueblito Paisa are popular attractions which should be on any good Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored after you've seen Medellin. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Colombia, consider Cali, about 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia are among the biggest draws.
