Flying from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport is 3 hours.
Medellin and Lima are in the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from 15 weekly Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flights. The 03:50 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest available. JetSMART operates the latest service of the day at 23:44.
Your MDE to LIM flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Lima (and then other parts of Peru) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
AVIANCA has the highest passenger demand on this route.
LATAM Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MDE to LIM flights, with 88.89% of services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MDE and LIM:
El Dorado International Airport
Camilo Daza International Airport
Rafael Nunez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
At the moment, $199 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $326. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from MDE to LIM by booking at least eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. If you want 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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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport.
Handy information about Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
When it comes to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport's on-time performance, 69.76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MDE? If you're boarding an early flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LIM instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Jorge Chavez International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and explore beyond Lima's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Jorge Chavez International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Jorge Chavez International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Lima. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Lima in April.
When reserving your flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Lima, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MDE to LIM in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Peru
Lima has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Peru just waiting to be discovered. Around 11 kilometres west of Lima, a trip to Callao will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Temático Marina de Guerra Del Peru Park, Los Jazmines Park and Monumento a Santa Rosa de Lima.
Trujillo is another must-experience destination in Peru and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. No journey is complete without seeing Portada Moche. Santa Rosa. Entrada Huaca del sol. Huaco Fertilidad. Parque temático Moche, Plaza de Armas El Milagro and Plaza de Armas de Trujillo.