Travelling from Matecana International Airport (PEI) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): what you need to know
Around 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Matecana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport.
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Pereira.
Take your pick of 78 weekly Matecana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flights. The 06:54 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. AVIANCA operates the last service of the day at 22:50.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your PEI to MDE flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Matecana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, so getting to Medellin (and then seeing more of Colombia!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to fly with AVIANCA on this route.
With 77.65% of services arriving as planned, AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier operating PEI to MDE flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Matecana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PEI and MDE:
El Dorado International Airport
Rafael Nunez International Airport
Simon Bolivar International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Matecana International Airport (PEI) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
ج.م. 2,042 is the best price for a one-way Matecana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 4,084. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from PEI to MDE, book your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Matecana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Matecana International Airport (PEI)
61.6% of flights that take off from Matecana International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Matecana International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Pereira. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near PEI. Whether you have an early flight from Matecana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Book a hotel near MDE if you're taking a late Matecana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Medellin and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Medellin. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Matecana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Medellin in April.
Lock in your flight from Matecana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Medellin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PEI to MDE in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Colombia
You've visited Medellin, now it's time to discover more of Colombia. Journey about 241 kilometres south-east to Bogota to check off its top attractions. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Colombia, head for Cali, about 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia are among its highlights.
