How to Get to Medellín
Airports, onward transport, and entry requirements for Medellín, Colombia.
Getting There
Nearest Airport: José María Córdova International (MDE)
Flight Hubs: Bogotá (45min), Miami (3.5h), New York (6h), Madrid (9.5h). Direct from Panama City, Lima, Mexico City.
Local Transport: Metro is clean, safe, and cheap (950 COP / ~$0.23 per ride). Taxis use meters. InDriver app is cheaper than street taxis. Cable cars integrated with metro.
Visa: Colombia: US, EU, UK, Canadian, Australian and ~100 nationalities visa-free for up to 90 days (extendable to 180 per year). Complete the free online Check-Mig form before departure.