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A stopover in Medellín

Mild weather all year; the airport is up in the hills, about 45 minutes from the city.

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Last reviewed November 2026.

Medellín, Colombia
Photo: Juan Gómez, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Airport to the centreabout 50 min
Typical central 3–4★ hotel~$90 / night
Airline stopover programNone, but split tickets often work
Hotels in MedellínThings to doLuggage storage

With 24–48 hours

  • Comuna 13 graffiti tour
  • Metrocable up to Parque Arví
  • Day trip to Guatapé and El Peñol rock

Eat: Bandeja paisa, the region's everything-on-one-plate dish.

Tips

  • Leave big bags at the airport's left-luggage desk or your hotel so you can explore right away.
  • With separate tickets, give yourself at least one night between flights.
  • Check whether your passport needs a visa or travel authorisation to leave the airport.

Medellín stopover: questions

How long does it take to get from the airport into Medellín?

About 50 minutes to the centre. Mild weather all year; the airport is up in the hills, about 45 minutes from the city.

How much is a hotel for a Medellín stopover?

Plan on roughly $90 a night for a well-reviewed, central 3–4★ hotel. Prices rise with events and peak season, so check the live rate for your dates.

Is there a free stopover program in Medellín?

No airline runs a stopover program here, but two separate tickets through Medellín often work. Leave at least one night between flights.

What can you do in Medellín with 24 hours?

Comuna 13 graffiti tour. Metrocable up to Parque Arví. Day trip to Guatapé and El Peñol rock.

What should I eat on a Medellín stopover?

Bandeja paisa, the region's everything-on-one-plate dish. With one night, make dinner the local meal and keep breakfast near the hotel so you're not rushed back to the airport.

Can I leave the airport on a layover in Medellín?

It depends on your passport. Check whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorisation for Colombia before you book, and allow time for immigration and security on the way back.

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