Flying from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Riohacha Airport (RCH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Riohacha Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Take your pick of four weekly Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Riohacha Airport flights. The 08:10 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest flight you can take. AVIANCA operates the last service of the day at 13:43.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MDE to RCH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Flying into Riohacha (and then exploring more of Colombia!) is a cinch with AVIANCA. This popular airline has direct flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Riohacha Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with AVIANCA on this route.
AVIANCA tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MDE to RCH flights, with 91.3% of services landing on schedule.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Riohacha Airport. Many travellers pass through El Dorado International Airport when flying between MDE and RCH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Riohacha Airport (RCH)
At the moment, C$74 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Riohacha Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$152. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MDE to RCH.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Riohacha Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MDE to RCH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Riohacha Airport.
Handy information about Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, 69.76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Riohacha Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MDE:
Arriving at Riohacha Airport (RCH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Riohacha Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RCH instead:
Pick up a Riohacha Airport rental car and explore Riohacha and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and National are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Riohacha Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Riohacha Airport (RCH) to central Riohacha
From Riohacha Airport, Riohacha is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Riohacha Airport (RCH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Riohacha Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Riohacha in April.
The warmest month in Riohacha is July, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Riohacha Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MDE to RCH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Colombia
You've visited Riohacha, now it's time to discover other parts of Colombia. Journey around 209 kilometres west to Barranquilla to check off its popular sights. From La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi to Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another side of Colombia, consider Cartagena, roughly 306 kilometres south-west of Riohacha. Walled City of Cartagena, Museo del Oro Zenu and La Popa Monastery are the start of reasons to visit.