Travelling from Tokyo to Medellin: what you need to know
Tokyo has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Tokyo to Medellin leaving from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) or Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) is the primary point of entry to Medellin.
Medellin is 14 hours behind Tokyo and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you board your Tokyo to Medellin flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Medellin
To find cheap Tokyo to Medellin flights, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Whether you want to visit another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Tokyo Haneda Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) is a stop you can make on your Tokyo to Medellin flight.
HND is around 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Tokyo to Medellin? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Tokyo Haneda Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Tokyo Haneda Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
NRT is around 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Tokyo to Medellin, take it easy in one of these hotels near Tokyo Narita Airport:
73% of flights departing Tokyo Narita Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
The distance from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 18 kilometres. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tokyo to Medellin. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and discover more of Medellin and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
The centre of Medellin is located around 3 kilometres from Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Once your flight from Tokyo to Medellin has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 15 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 25 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near EOH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Tokyo to Medellin:
Why wait around? A Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you start your journey right away. Find the perfect playlist and hit the road with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride one week before your arrival at EOH can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Medellin
March is the quietest month for flights from Tokyo to Medellin, while December is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Medellin based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Tokyo to Medellin ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Medellin to range from 9ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Tokyo to Medellin in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 24ºC on average.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Medellin, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Palacio de Bellas Artes, Museo comuna 13 and Laguna de Guatape are highlights which should be on every Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Colombia waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres southeast of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Teatro Colon Bogota, Gold Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Colombia, head for Cali, about 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, Parque Simón Bolívar and San Felipe Lodge. Birding & Wellness RN are among its highlights.
