Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver, where Vancouver International Airport is located. Medellin operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from YVR to Medellin, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
You can visit Colombia for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Canada. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Vancouver International Airport to Medellin, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for work or another reason.
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 33 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to YVR? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Medellin, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Medellin
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver International Airport to Medellin is $538. The cheapest price for a return flight is $884. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from YVR to Medellin, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap tickets from Vancouver International Airport to Medellin is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Medellin, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports 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 about 36 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver International Airport to Medellin. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Once your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Medellin has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 16 minutes by car. Central Medellin is approximately 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
You can expect the trip to take about 31 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from YVR to Medellin, unwind at a hotel near EOH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Vancouver International Airport to Medellin while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Medellin, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Medellin for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 27ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from YVR to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC and 27ºC.
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Medellin, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Medellin:
Parque Arvi and Comuna 13 are just two of the major attractions to put on your Medellin travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Botero Plaza.
Complete your Medellin trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Medellin and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare companies in one go to find the ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Vancouver International Airport to Medellin.
