Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Medellin: what you need to know
Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. Operating on the UTC-5 timezone, Medellin is 6 hours behind Zurich.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from ZRH to Medellin. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of 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 Switzerland and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before locking in your cheap tickets from Zurich Airport to Medellin, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Zurich, ZRH can be reached in about 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near ZRH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Zurich Airport to Medellin or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Medellin
$831 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Zurich Airport to Medellin. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,240. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from ZRH to Medellin, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is around 36 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you have a late flight from Zurich Airport to Medellin, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is around 6 kilometres from central Medellin. Once you've hopped off your flight from Zurich Airport to Medellin, it'll take you around 16 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 31 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near EOH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from ZRH to Medellin:
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Zurich Airport to Medellin while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Medellin, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Medellin for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 27ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from ZRH to Medellin around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
After booking your flight from Zurich Airport to Medellin, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Medellin:
Parque Arvi and Comuna 13 are just two of the big attractions to put on your Medellin travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Botero Plaza.
Complete your Medellin trip with a car rental
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