Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Medellin: what you need to know
Lisbon Portela Airport is located in Lisbon. Operating on the UTC-5 timezone, Medellin is 5 hours behind Lisbon.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from LIS to Medellin. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Whether you're eager to visit a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is a stop you can make during your flight from LIS to Medellin.
You can enter Colombia for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Portugal. But before reserving your flight tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Medellin, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
LIS is around 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 59 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LIS? If you're catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Medellin, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Medellin
C$517 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Medellin. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,043. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from LIS to Medellin. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Medellin is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 36 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Medellin. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Once your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Medellin has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 16 minutes by car. Central Medellin is approximately 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 31 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from LIS to Medellin, unwind at a hotel near EOH. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Medellin while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Medellin, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Medellin for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap flights from LIS to Medellin in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Medellin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Medellin right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Medellin:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are must-visits when exploring Medellin.
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