Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Medellin: what you need to know
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Medellin is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from DTW to Medellin. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a peak month like August, head to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like summer and spring break.
We make it a cinch to find a flight from DTW to Medellin that includes a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
You can visit Colombia for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United States. But before reserving your flight tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Medellin, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
The journey from central Detroit to DTW takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 27 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Medellin? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near DTW:
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Medellin
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Medellin is ر.ق. 440. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,314. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from DTW to Medellin, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 36 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
The centre of Medellin is located around 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). After your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Medellin has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 16 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 31 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to EOH. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from DTW to Medellin:
Best time to go to Medellin
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Medellin. August is the most popular month to travel to Medellin. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
When booking your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Medellin, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap flights from DTW to Medellin in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Medellin, browse our range of hotels including:
Parque Arvi and Comuna 13 are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Medellin itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Botero Plaza.
Complete your Medellin trip with a car rental
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