José María Córdova International Airport

José María Córdova International Airport is in Rionegro, east of Medellín. Since the Túnel de Oriente opened in 2019, the drive to El Poblado and the city usually takes 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic.

No. The main airport (MDE) is in Rionegro, in the hills east of the city. Medellín also has Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) inside the city, which handles small regional flights only.

White airport taxis wait at the official rank outside arrivals and charge set fares to Medellín. Use the rank or a pre-booked car, not drivers who approach you inside the terminal.

Avianca is the largest airline at MDE, with LATAM, JetSMART and Wingo across Colombia and the region, and American Airlines, Copa, Spirit and JetBlue to the United States and Panama.

Yes. Foreign visitors complete the Check-MIG form from Migración Colombia online before the flight. Depending on your passport, you may also need a visa; check the requirements before you travel.

Yes. Guatapé and its lake are east of the airport, in the same Oriente Antioqueño region, so a transfer from the airport avoids going into Medellín first.

Yes. Shared minibuses run from the airport to central Medellín. They are the cheapest way into the city, but they drop you in the center, so you finish the trip by taxi or metro with your bags.

One. All domestic and international flights use the same two-storey terminal. After immigration and customs, international passengers come out into the same arrivals hall as domestic passengers, where the official taxi rank and pre-booked drivers wait.

About 11.8 million passengers used José María Córdova International Airport in 2023, making it one of Colombia's busiest airports. It has a single runway of 3,557 m and is run under a concession by Airplan.

The airport sits at about 2,100 m (6,900 ft), higher than Medellín, so it is cooler and often misty. The city itself, down in the valley, is warm all year. Keep a light layer for the airport and the drive through the Túnel de Oriente.

Colombia is on Colombia Time (UTC−5) all year, with no daylight saving, and uses the Colombian peso. There is no time change between Medellín and Bogotá or the Caribbean coast.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.