Flying from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to Medellin: what you need to know
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5. The city is one hour ahead of Albuquerque, where Albuquerque International Sunport Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ABQ to Medellin flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Albuquerque, ABQ can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 55 minutes.
In search of a hotel near ABQ? If you've booked an early flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Medellin, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from ABQ touch down on schedule 85.09% of the time.
ABQ is located at 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to Medellin
ج.م. 18,277 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Medellin flight. A return flight ticket starts at ج.م. 26,795. These fares can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from ABQ to Medellin, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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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 about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
Consider staying in a hotel near MDE if you're coming in on a late flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Medellin. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Grab a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and explore Medellin and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from ABQ to Medellin can help you get the lowest rate.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
After your flight from Albuquerque International Sunport 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).
The journey will take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to EOH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your ABQ to Medellin flight:
Touch down, collect your Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and hit the road without missing a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are trusted providers to select from here.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from EOH one week in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Medellin. The city comes alive during high season, but hotel rates are usually higher and top attractions can get busy. Visit Medellin in the off-season for a quieter vibe.
Before booking an Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Medellin flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 27ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from ABQ to Medellin around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Medellin, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Botero Plaza, Parque Arvi and Pueblito Paisa are popular attractions which should be on any good Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Medellin, now it's time to discover other parts of Colombia. Journey about 241 kilometres south-east to Bogota to check off its must-visit sights. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Cali is another well-known destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without a visit to Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
