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MDE Jose Maria Córdova International Airport

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Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) serves Medellín, about 19 km southeast of Medellín. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAMDE
ICAOSKRG
ServesMedellín
From centre19 km
Non-stop18
Airlines9
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Elevation2120 m

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The airport in numbers

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Jose Maria Córdova International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 13M passengers in 2022.

Passengers / year
13M
as of 2022
Elevation
2120 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2004–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to Medellín

The airport is about 19 km southeast of Medellín, about 39 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No rail. Bogotá (BOG), Medellín, Cartagena: an official taxi or an app.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official 'taxi' desk (they give a slip with a number), or Uber/DiDi/Cabify (common). Estimated fare to the centre: $32011–$50841.

Tipping: Round up; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~27 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~39 min$32011–$50841
Private transfer~39 minfixed upfront
Car rental~39 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$32011–$50841 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Rio Negro ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 18 destinations, operated by 9 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Avianca · Copa Airlines · LAN Airlines · US Airways · JetBlue Airways · Spirit Airlines · United Airlines · American Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Jose Maria Córdova International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Jose Maria Córdova International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to the centre of Medellín?
No rail. Bogotá (BOG), Medellín, Cartagena: an official taxi or an app. The airport is about 19 km southeast of Medellín, about 39 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to Medellín?
Roughly $32011–$50841 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official 'taxi' desk (they give a slip with a number), or Uber/DiDi/Cabify (common).
What's the cheapest way from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to Medellín?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail. Bogotá (BOG), Medellín, Cartagena: an official taxi or an app.
Can I get from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail. Bogotá (BOG), Medellín, Cartagena: an official taxi or an app. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport?
About 18 destinations, including Miami, Bogota, New York, Fort Lauderdale. 9 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Jose Maria Córdova International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Jose Maria Córdova International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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