Travelling from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin and St Louis (where Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located) are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Give yourself enough time to catch your STL to Medellin flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from STL to Medellin with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
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Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of St Louis, STL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to STL? If you're catching an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Medellin, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
When it comes to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport's on-time performance, 78.04% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Medellin
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Medellin flight is ر.ق. 575. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,321. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from STL to Medellin if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Medellin throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from STL to Medellin.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near MDE if you have a late flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Medellin. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Medellin and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from STL to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
After your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Medellin has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 30 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near EOH. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your STL to Medellin flight:
Touch down, collect your Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and set off without missing a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from EOH one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
Before scheduling your flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Medellin, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Medellin offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season brings better hotel deals and fewer crowds.
Lock in a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Medellin flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 27ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from STL to Medellin around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Medellin, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Botero Plaza, Parque Arvi and Pueblito Paisa are attractions you won't want to skip in Medellin.
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 leading attractions. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Cali is another standout 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.
