Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is 6 hours 15 minutes.
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, making Medellin two hours behind Santiago.
Each week, there are 15 Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, select the 01:50 AVIANCA flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 09:09 with JetSMART.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SCL to MDE flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
AVIANCA is your gateway to discovering Medellin (and maybe even some other great corners of Colombia!). Check out the direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with AVIANCA on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for SCL to MDE flights is AVIANCA.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SCL and MDE:
El Dorado International Airport
Jorge Chavez International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight is ر.ق. 438. A round-trip ticket right now is ر.ق. 1,016. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from SCL to MDE by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SCL to MDE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 82.58% of flights that depart SCL reach their destination without delay.
To get to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SCL:
Arriving at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Reserve a hotel near MDE if you're taking a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and discover Medellin and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Medellin. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Medellin. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport for August if you want to go to Medellin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SCL to MDE in July. Average temperatures are between 11ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Colombia
You've seen Medellin, now it's time to discover more of Colombia. Journey about 241 kilometres south-east to Bogota to check off its must-visit sights. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Colombia, consider Cali, roughly 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia are key highlights.
