$42 Cheap flight deals from Bogotá (BOG) to Medellin (MDE)

Bogota Airport Information

Bogota, Columbia, is the third-largest city in North America, and its nearly nine million citizens are well serviced with flights from Bogota leaving regularly from the El Dorado International Airport. The airport is easy to reach from most areas of the city, with a location that's just 9.3 miles west of the center of the city at Calle 26 and Avenida El Dorado. Daily flights provide international travel to cities such as Los Angeles, Havana, London, Frankfurt, San Juan and Paris, among other destinations. Some of the major airlines operating at the airport include JetBlue, United Airlines, Delta, Lufthansa, American Airlines and Air Canada, and you can reserve seats using Orbitz.com.

Parking at El Dorado International Airport

El Dorado offers both short-term and long-term parking options. Parking costs about $0.55 for 15 minutes in the Karib car park or about $0.50 for 15 minutes in the International car park for the first four hours, with the price set at $2 for 12 hours.

Transportation to El Dorado International Airport

The easiest way to get to the airport from any point in Bogota is by city taxi. Taxis are safe modes of transport in Bogota and inexpensive, with the average fare from the city center costing about $13. City buses are available to reach the airport, as well. From the city center, a bus costs around $7. The trip by bus is approximately 40 minutes long, while taxi travel times are about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Though bus travel is fairly safe, it's recommended not to carry large amounts of cash, as the occasional robbery does occur. Many of the hotels in the area offer shuttle bus service to the airport for the convenience of their guests.

Breakfast Before Leaving

If there's time prior to catching your airplane, a good breakfast can be had at Tapas Macarena. The restaurant serves local cuisine and can provide you with a delicious meal to remember before leaving the city. Crepes and Waffles is a bit less costly and caters to large groups or families with children. The food is delicious breakfast fare with light airy crepes being one of the specialties of the house. For those in a hurry, there are a variety of restaurants available in the airport's main building where you can find a quick and filling breakfast while on the run to catch flights from Bogota to wherever your destination may be.

Airports in Medellin

If you are looking for cheap flights to Medellin, check out Orbitz.com. Two airports serve the city of Medellin, Colombia. The José María Córdova International Airport is in Rionegro, approximately 30 minutes east of Medellín. It offers both domestic and international flights on a number of major airlines and is the second largest airport in Colombia. Olaya Herrera Airport primarily serves regional, commuter and light aircraft flights. It is roughly 20 miles east of Medellin.

Transportation From the Airport

Rent-a-car companies provide convenient locations at the airport, and Orbitz.com can help you with more than just air tickets. When you find a low fare to Medellin, you can book a rental car too. Check to see if your hotel or resort offers a shuttle from the airport. The Medellin airport also offers bus and taxi services.

Weather in Medellin

Medellin features a tropical climate. The average temperature remains in the 70s all year, with little variation, due to the city's proximity to the equator. Medellín earned the nickname La Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera or City of the Eternal Spring, because of the pleasant, spring like weather. May and October are the rainiest months. If you plan to visit during these months, you might want to bring an umbrella.

Medellin's Major Attractions

The city of Medellin is home to the Plaza Mayor Convention and Exhibition Center, a popular location for large events and festivals. The Arví Ecotourism Park offers abundant activities such as kayaking, biking, camping, fishing, swimming, horseback riding and picnics. The city boasts many outdoor sculptures, making a simple walk through the streets of Medellin interesting and beautiful. When you are planning a trip to Colombia, check Orbitz.com for the best cheap flights to Medellin.