Flying from Sao Paulo to Medellin: what you need to know
Sao Paulo is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin flying out of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Hop off the plane at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), the major arrival point in Medellin.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You won't need a visa for Colombia if you have a passport from Brazil and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before reserving your cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Medellin, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from Sao Paulo to Medellin leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
GRU is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 32 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Break up your flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and Medellin are:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to VCP in around 3 hours and 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 97 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin? Kick back in a hotel near Viracopos Airport before your trip officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to the centre of Medellin is around 36 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
The centre of Medellin is around 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). As soon as your flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 16 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 31 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near EOH. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Medellin
P10,743 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Medellin. A return flight starts at P20,832. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
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Best time to go to Medellin
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin. August is the most popular month for a trip to Medellin. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Sao Paulo to Medellin in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Medellin sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Medellin right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin:
Parque Arvi and Comuna 13 are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Medellin to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Botero Plaza.
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