Flying from Hamburg to Medellin: what you need to know
Hamburg has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Hamburg to Medellin departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the primary arrival point in Medellin.
Medellin is six hours behind Hamburg and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you make it on your Hamburg to Medellin flight, leave 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 general travel rule.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Medellin
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Hamburg to Medellin flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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Flying from Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Whether you're eager to explore another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options taking off from Hamburg Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is a stop you can make during your Hamburg to Medellin flight.
HAM is around 10 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near Hamburg Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Hamburg to Medellin or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the departures from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% arrive on time at their destination.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 18 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Hamburg to Medellin. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Medellin and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead of your Hamburg to Medellin flight.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Central Medellin is around 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Once your flight from Hamburg to Medellin has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 15 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 30 minutes or so.
Pick up an Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and make your journey as spontaneous as you want. You can select from popular outlets like Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from EOH one week in advance often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Hamburg to Medellin. August is the busiest month to visit Medellin. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your Hamburg to Medellin ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from Hamburg to Medellin around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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 Hamburg to Medellin, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Parque Arvi and Botero Plaza are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Medellin must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Pueblito Paisa.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another standout destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without seeing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
