Travelling from Houston to Medellin: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Houston. Explore your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when searching for a flight from Houston to Medellin.
Come in for landing at Medellin's chief entry point, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Houston to Medellin.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You don't need a visa for Colombia if you hold a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before organising your cheap flights from Houston to Medellin, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
Flying from Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from Houston to Medellin leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport will take roughly 49 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel near George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to Medellin, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Medellin. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Medellin:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour and 42 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 22 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your flight from Houston to Medellin:
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is approximately 24 kilometres. It'll take you about 36 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Medellin. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. After your flight from Houston to Medellin, allow for a drive time of approximately 16 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
The journey will take approximately 31 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Houston to Medellin, settle in at a hotel close to EOH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Medellin
ر.ق. 521 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Medellin. Return flights start from ر.ق. 1,271. These fares can change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from Houston to Medellin, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Best time to go to Medellin
August is the most popular month for flights from Houston to Medellin. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Medellin in April.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Houston to Medellin in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Medellin in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Medellin
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Medellin right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Houston to Medellin:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are top sights which should feature on every Medellin itinerary.
Complete your Medellin trip with a car rental
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