Medellín · MDE
20 minutes to city center. 4–16 hours of layover time.
LayoverScore™
TIME
52
THINGS TO DO
88
VALUE
80
STRESS
18
Medellín's cable cars and Botero sculptures reward even a short stopover.
Medellín (MDE) is a genuine transit hub with a city worth exploring. 20 minutes gets you to the center. 4–16 hours of layover time.
Getting around
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Logistics
Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.
MDE Airport Luggage Storage
International arrivals hall
$8/day
2 min walk
Bounce Medellín
El Poblado district
$6/day
0 min walk
Hotel & Spa Dann Carlton
El Poblado
$45/day
0 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Uber/Taxi
Airport to El Poblado
Most convenient; price varies with traffic
50 min
$25.00
Airport Bus + Metro
Airport to city center
Bus to San Antonio station, then Metro Line A
90 min
$2.00
Private Transfer
Pre-booked; meets at arrivals
45 min
$40.00
Medellín City Card
Metro, Metrocable, select museums
Available at tourism kiosks; good for full-day exploration
$35
per day
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