Travelling from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Medellin: what you need to know
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport is located in Quebec. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Medellin is 1 hour behind Quebec.
To ensure you catch your flight from YQB to Medellin, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you have a passport from Canada and are travelling to Colombia for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on the length and purpose of your stay and are subject to change. For the latest rules, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap ticket from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Medellin.
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Quebec, YQB can be reached in about 27 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 18 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near YQB? If you're catching an early flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Medellin, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Medellin
C$629 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Medellin. A return flight starts at C$966. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from YQB to Medellin. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is approximately 24 kilometres. It takes about 36 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Medellin. Book one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Once your flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Medellin has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 16 minutes by car. Central Medellin is approximately 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 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 take a load off after your flight from YQB to Medellin:
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Medellin while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Medellin, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Medellin in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from YQB to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC and 27ºC.
More about Medellin
After locking in your flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Medellin, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are leading attractions which should be on every Medellin itinerary.
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