Flying from Seattle to Medellin: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Seattle to Medellin. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) are the main airports in Seattle.
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the major hub where you can touch down in Medellin.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Seattle to Medellin. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you have a passport from United States and are travelling to Colombia for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on your reason for visiting and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap flight from Seattle to Medellin.
Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from Seattle to Medellin departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 18 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport will take roughly 54 minutes.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Medellin or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Seattle to Medellin. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these stops between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Medellin:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
You can reach LKE from central Seattle in about 11 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 23 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your vacation with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Seattle to Medellin, chill out in one of these hotels close to Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin takes about 36 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases 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 about 6 kilometres from central Medellin. Once you've disembarked your flight from Seattle to Medellin, allow for a drive time of approximately 16 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
Travelling by public transport will take about 31 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to EOH. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Seattle to Medellin:
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Medellin
C$284 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Medellin. A return flight starts at C$625. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap flights from Seattle to Medellin if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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Best time to go to Medellin
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Seattle to Medellin. August is the most popular month for a trip to Medellin. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
When booking your flight from Seattle to Medellin, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 27ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap ticket from Seattle to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC and 27ºC.
More about Medellin
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Medellin right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Seattle to Medellin:
Parque Arvi and Comuna 13 are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Medellin to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Botero Plaza.
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