Flying from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin is one hour ahead of Guadalajara, where Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport is located. Medellin runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
To avoid missing your GDL to Medellin flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from GDL to Medellin. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
GDL is about 18 kilometres from central Guadalajara. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Medellin? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to GDL:
77% of flights leaving from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL) to Medellin
ج.م. 8,504 is currently the best price for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Medellin flight. A return plane ticket starts from ج.م. 15,806. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from GDL to Medellin, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Medellin throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Medellin, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Booking your ride from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport about one week in advance of your flight from GDL to Medellin can help you get the best possible rate.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is about 5 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. Once you've hopped off your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Medellin, it'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
You can expect the journey to take about 25 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your GDL to Medellin flight, kick back at a hotel near EOH. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Score the best price by securing your ride from EOH one week in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
January is the busiest month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Medellin. To escape the crowds, head to Medellin in December.
Lock in a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Medellin plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 9ºC to 27ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 24ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from GDL to Medellin around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Medellin, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Palacio de Bellas Artes, EcoParque Comuna 13 and Museo comuna 13 are top sights 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 after you've experienced Medellin. Around 241 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
If you want to check out another side of Colombia, head for Cali, about 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar are among its highlights.
