Travelling from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin and New Orleans (where Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
To avoid rushing for your MSY to Medellin flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flight tickets from MSY to Medellin, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Located around 19 kilometres from central New Orleans, MSY can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to MSY? If you're catching an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Medellin, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
81.19% of flights leaving Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of MSY.
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Medellin
The best price we've seen for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Medellin flight is ر.ق. 459. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,074. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from MSY to Medellin, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Medellin across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from MSY to Medellin.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Medellin. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and see more of Medellin and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from MSY to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Central Medellin is around 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). After your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Medellin has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 15 minutes.
The trip will take about 30 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to EOH. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your MSY to Medellin flight:
Land, collect your Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and hit the road without skipping a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from EOH one week in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
Before securing your flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Medellin, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Medellin offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season brings better hotel deals and fewer crowds.
Book a Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Medellin flight ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MSY to Medellin in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Medellin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Medellin right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Medellin:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Botero Plaza, Parque Arvi and Pueblito Paisa are attractions you won't want to skip in Medellin.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Medellin. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another well-known destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without experiencing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
