Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin is 5 hours behind London, where London Heathrow Airport is located. Medellin operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from LHR to Medellin. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from traveling — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for flights from LHR to Medellin, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
You don't need a visa for Colombia if you hold a passport from United Kingdom and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before booking your cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Medellin, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour and 1 minute on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometers in 57 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Medellin? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near LHR:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Medellin
$443 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Medellin. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $944. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to Medellin, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for a ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Medellin.
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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 kilometers. It'll take you about 36 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're coming in on a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
As soon as your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Medellin has touched down, you can reach the city center in around 16 minutes by car. Central Medellin is approximately 6 kilometers from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 31 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near EOH. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from LHR to Medellin at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Medellin. To skip the crowds, head to Medellin in April when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Medellin for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from LHR to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC and 27ºC.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Medellin, browse our range of hotels including:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are must-do's during your Medellin adventure.
Complete your Medellin trip with a car rental
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