Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Medellin: what you need to know
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5. The city is 13 hours behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from PER to Medellin. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You won't need a visa for Colombia if you have a passport from Australia and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before reserving your flight tickets from Perth Airport to Medellin, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Travelling from central Perth to PER takes approximately 28 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Perth Airport to Medellin? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to PER:
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Medellin
C$1,406 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Perth Airport to Medellin. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$2,629. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from PER to Medellin. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Getting cheap tickets from Perth Airport to Medellin is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to show the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from PER to Medellin. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll tell you when there's a change in price.
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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're catching a cab, the drive is around 36 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Perth Airport to Medellin. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
The centre of Medellin is about 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Once your flight from Perth Airport to Medellin has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 16 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 31 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to EOH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from PER to Medellin:
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the busiest month for flights from Perth Airport to Medellin. To avoid the crowds, travel to Medellin in April when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Perth Airport to Medellin for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 27ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from PER to Medellin around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Medellin
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Medellin right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Perth Airport to Medellin:
Parque Arvi and Comuna 13 are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Medellin itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Botero Plaza.
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