Travelling from Frankfurt to Medellin: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Frankfurt. Explore your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when organising your flight from Frankfurt to Medellin.
Touch down at Medellin's major arrival point, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Frankfurt to Medellin. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
You won't need a visa for Colombia if you have a passport from Germany and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before booking your cheap flights from Frankfurt to Medellin, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from Frankfurt to Medellin departing from Frankfurt Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Travelling from central Frankfurt to FRA takes approximately 37 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a convenient hotel near Frankfurt Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt to Medellin, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Frankfurt to Medellin. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever your plans, check out these stops between Frankfurt Airport and Medellin:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour and 32 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Frankfurt to Medellin? Relax in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is approximately 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 36 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to Medellin, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
As soon as your flight from Frankfurt to Medellin has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 16 minutes by car. Central Medellin is approximately 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
Public transport will get you there in around 31 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near EOH. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Frankfurt to Medellin:
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Medellin
$723 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Medellin. Return flights start at $1,275. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Medellin if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Frankfurt to Medellin across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Best time to go to Medellin
August is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt to Medellin. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Medellin in April.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt to Medellin for August if you'd like to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Medellin to range from 11ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Medellin in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC on average.
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 Frankfurt to Medellin, check out our selection of hotels including:
Parque Arvi and Comuna 13 are a couple of top attractions to add to your Medellin itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Botero Plaza.
Complete your Medellin trip with a car rental
Explore our lineup of car rentals once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Frankfurt to Medellin. Whether you're searching for an SUV, a compact ride or anything in between, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.