Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Medellín's José María Córdova Airport (MDE) in Rionegro to El Poblado, Laureles, Envigado, the Oriente Antioqueño and Guatapé.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from José María Córdova International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our airport transportation in Medellín runs from José María Córdova in Rionegro to El Poblado, Laureles and Envigado in the city, to Rionegro and the towns of the Oriente Antioqueño, and to Guatapé and its lake.
Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall of the single terminal, after baggage claim and customs. We track your flight, and the price is fixed per vehicle before you fly.
Medellín airport transfers go door to door in vehicles from sedans to group vans: to hotels and apartments in El Poblado and Laureles, homes in Envigado, stays around Rionegro and lakeside rentals in Guatapé.
Our Medellín airport shuttle is a private van just for your party, leaving as soon as you are through arrivals with no wait for other passengers. It has room for luggage, which suits families, groups of friends and teams staying in El Poblado or heading out to Guatapé.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) is the main airport for Medellín and the Antioquia region, in Rionegro in the hills east of the city. Avianca is its largest airline.
All flights use one two-storey terminal with domestic and international gates. International passengers clear immigration, collect their bags and pass through customs into the same arrivals hall as domestic passengers.
The airport is at about 2,100 m (6,900 ft), higher and cooler than Medellín and often misty, while the city in the valley is warm all year. Colombia is on Colombia Time (UTC−5) all year, with no daylight saving.
Check-MIG form. Foreign visitors complete Migración Colombia's Check-MIG form online before the flight. Depending on your passport, you may also need a visa.
MDE, not Olaya Herrera. Medellín also has Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) inside the city, used for small regional flights. Check which airport is on your ticket and book the matching transfer.
Unsolicited drivers. Decline offers from drivers who approach you inside the terminal; your pre-booked driver waits in the arrivals hall.
Cooler at the airport. Rionegro is cooler and often misty compared with Medellín, so keep a light layer handy for arrival.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for José María Córdova International Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At MDE
Meet in arrivals
All flights arrive at the single terminal. Pre-booked drivers meet passengers in the arrivals hall after baggage claim and customs.
At MDE
MDE, not Olaya Herrera
Medellín also has the small Olaya Herrera airport (EOH) in the city; check the airport on your ticket.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
MDE Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel MDE
From where you're staying back to José María Córdova International Airport.
Round trip
MDE Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to José María Córdova International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Check-MIG form
Foreign visitors complete Migración Colombia's Check-MIG form online before flying.
MDE or EOH
Most flights use MDE in Rionegro; small regional flights use Olaya Herrera in the city.
Official taxis only
Use the white airport taxis at the official rank or a pre-booked car.
Colombia Time
Colombia is on UTC−5 all year, with no daylight saving.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
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William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
In the arrivals hall of the single terminal at José María Córdova, after baggage claim and customs. Ignore drivers who approach you inside and look for the company name in your confirmation.
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.
Since the Túnel de Oriente opened in 2019, the drive from José María Córdova to El Poblado and the city usually takes 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
Yes. We drive door to door to hotels, apartments and vacation rentals in El Poblado and Laureles.
Yes. We take you to hotels, apartments and family homes in Envigado, just south of El Poblado.
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. The airport is in Rionegro, and we drive to hotels, country houses and homes in Rionegro and the surrounding towns of the Oriente Antioqueño.
Yes. Arrivals and return trips can go to or from any address, including apartments, vacation rentals and gated buildings. Include the building name, apartment number and any gate instructions.
No. Decline offers from drivers who approach you inside the terminal. Book your private transfer before you fly, or use the white taxis at the official rank outside.
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.
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.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver adjusts to the new arrival time. If you change flights, tell customer service before you land.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel or rental, giving your flight time. Make sure your flight leaves from MDE in Rionegro, not Olaya Herrera.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service and is not part of José María Córdova International Airport or its operator. For airport facts, see our José María Córdova International Airport page.
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.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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