Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin is one hour behind Durham, where Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located. Medellin follows the UTC-5 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your RDU to Medellin flight.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper flight ticket from RDU to Medellin. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Travelling from central Durham to RDU takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near RDU. Whether you have an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Medellin or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from RDU touch down on schedule 80.09% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Medellin
C$117 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Medellin flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is C$335. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from RDU to Medellin if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Medellin across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RDU to Medellin by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
Think about booking a hotel near MDE if you're coming in on a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Medellin. Choose one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Explore without limits with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and experience more of Medellin and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week before your flight from RDU to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
After your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Medellin has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 30 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near EOH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your RDU to Medellin flight:
Why wait around for public transport? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you get going right away. Find the perfect playlist and hit the highway with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride one week before your arrival at EOH can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Medellin
Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Medellin. The city buzzes during peak season, but hotel prices are often higher and major attractions can get crowded. Go to Medellin in the off-season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
Book a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Medellin flight ticket with a departure in August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from RDU to Medellin around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Medellin:
Botero Plaza and Parque Arvi are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Medellin travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Pueblito Paisa.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've seen Medellin. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Around 322 kilometres south of Medellin, Cali is another favourite stop in Colombia. Experience major highlights starting with Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
