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Popular Airport

Olaya Herrera Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

2 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

1703 Km

Cheapest San Juan to Medellin Flight Tickets

Copa Airlines
20 Jan, Mon
05:46 PM
San Juan - Medellin
1 stop
6h 1m
SJU-MDE
7.823 TL
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Transportation to Airport from San Juan City Center

Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport

It is possible to reach Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in a short time by taking a taxi or renting a car from San Juan city center. If you prefer to travel by public transportation, you can also take a bus. In addition, you should also keep in mind that some hotels in the city also offer airport shuttle service for their guests.

Taxi

You can always get a taxi easily in the city center. Taking a taxi to reach the airport costs about 15 or 20 dollars and the taxi journey takes about 15-20 minutes. You should also bear in mind that you may be charged an extra fee for your suitcases.

Bus

It is also possible to arrive at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in about one hour by taking the advantage of T-5 bus line.

Rent a car

There are many car rental companies in the city. You get their contact information from your hotel or the tourist information center. You need to take the highway 26 to go to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport from San Juan city center by car. If you want, you can also rent a car with a driver.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Some hotels in the city also offer airport shuttle service to their guests. You are charged extra for this service other than accommodation and you need to make a reservation in advance.

Airport Information

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, also known as Isla Verde Airport by the locals, is located 5 kilometers outside San Juan city center. In addition to civilian flights, military flights are also arranged at the airport. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, the gateway to the Caribbean, welcomes millions of visitors every year. Over thirty airline companies arrange regular, seasonal and charter flights to dozens of different destinations in the world at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, including the cargo flights.

You can get your last minute needs or souvenirs from tens of different stores at the airport. Apart from that, there is a total of 11 duty-free stores in four terminals of the airport. There are also many cafés, bars, and restaurants where you can have something to eat or drink. You can also find all basic units such as cash dispenser, currency exchange office and safe deposit box at the airport.

Transportation to Medellin City Center from Airport

Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport

Shared and private taxis, airport buses, car rental & transfer services are among the transportation alternatives that you can use for travelling to Medellin city center from José María Córdova Airport. Whichever alternative you choose, you can reach Medellin city center in about 35-40 minutes.

Bus

The most popular and affordable means of transportation offering service within the body of José María Córdova Airport are undoubtedly airport buses. You need to pay 12,000 Colombian Peso by 2016 in order to get on these buses providing transportation between the airport and Medellin city center. The sizes of the airport buses departing every 15 minutes from José María Córdova Airport are small but they are the most budget-friendly options. However, if you land at the airport at a late hour, you need to use a taxi for your transportation.

If you turn right after going out of the airport and walk a few minutes, you will see the stops that the airport buses depart from. You can get to Medellin city center by getting on the white bus. You can also get off the bus at San Diego Shopping Center and Hotel Nutibara stops which are among the central points.

Taxi

The easiest way to reach Medellin city center from José María Córdova Airport is using the taxis that you will see when you go out of the terminal building. Since the distance is not too long, you can travel to the city center in a comfortable and budget-friendly way by getting on a taxi. You can reach Medellin city center from the airport by paying about 65,000 Colombian Peso. It can cost more if you will travel to other regions like Envigado or Sabaneta. The shared taxis called “colectivo” are more affordable than the normal taxis. You can get to Medellin city center by paying 15,000 Peso instead of 65,000 by getting on one of these taxis accepting 3 or 4 passengers.

Car Rental

You can also rent a car for travelling to the city center from the airport. At José María Córdova Airport, there are both domestic and foreign car rental companies. Avis is among the international companies that you can choose. After selecting a car suitable for your budget, you can make a pre-reservation and receive your car from the airport. It takes about 25-30 minutes to reach the city center from the airport by car.

Weather in Medellin

DayMin - Max
ThursdayMin 19ºC - Max 24ºC
FridayMin 18ºC - Max 25ºC
SaturdayMin 18ºC - Max 25ºC
SundayMin 17ºC - Max 25ºC
MondayMin 18ºC - Max 23ºC

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