Travelling from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin is 1 hour behind Philipsburg, where Princess Juliana International Airport is located. Medellin operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from SXM to Medellin.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Central Philipsburg to SXM is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 23 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Booked an early flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to Medellin? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SXM:
How to find the cheapest flights from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Medellin
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Princess Juliana International Airport to Medellin is ر.ق. 795. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,853. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SXM to Medellin if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is around 24 kilometres from central Medellin. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 36 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Princess Juliana International 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 relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is around 6 kilometres from central Medellin. Once you've disembarked your flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to Medellin, it'll take you around 16 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take approximately 31 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to EOH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from SXM to Medellin:
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the busiest month for flights from Princess Juliana International Airport to Medellin. To escape the crowds, visit Medellin in April when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to Medellin for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 27ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from SXM to Medellin sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to Medellin, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are top attractions which should be on any good Medellin itinerary.
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