Travelling from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Medellin: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport to Medellin and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 5 minutes.
Medellin and Lima (where Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
The most popular route is from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE). Take your pick of 17 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LIM to MDE is the 00:05 LATAM Airlines service. If you're planning to fly out later on, the final departure is at 23:50 with LATAM Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LIM to Medellin flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like February, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
You can book a direct Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport to Medellin ticket. Start your journey at LIM and land at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE).
Book your ticket with LATAM Airlines. This popular carrier operates direct flights from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport to Medellin.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from LIM to Medellin with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The journey from central Lima to LIM takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel close to LIM? If you've booked an early flight from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport to Medellin, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from LIM reach their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Medellin
$150 is currently the best price for a one-way Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport to Medellin flight. A return plane ticket starts from $351. These prices may change based on demand.
Book three months before flying. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from LIM to Medellin.
August is the best month for nabbing an incredible deal on Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport to Medellin tickets. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport to Medellin by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport to Medellin. Book one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport around one week before your flight from LIM to Medellin.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Central Medellin is located around 5 kilometres from Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Once your flight from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport to Medellin has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 15 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 25 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to drop your things at near EOH. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your LIM to Medellin flight at one of these well-located options:
Lock in the best price by booking 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
January is the most popular month for flights from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport to Medellin. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Medellin in December.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport to Medellin plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
December sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from LIM 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 perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport to Medellin, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Palacio de Bellas Artes, EcoParque Comuna 13 and Museo comuna 13 are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres southeast of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
If you want to check out another great destination in Colombia, consider Cali, about 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar are among its highlights.