Date of last update: March 10, 2024
The rates for transfers between the city of Medellín and José María Córdova Airport, through applications such as Uber, special transport vehicles or cabs, are well above the values normally paid for a common service within the city.
While a trip by Uber, cab or similar, from a hotel to a restaurant located 30 minutes away, can cost on average COP 20,000 (US 5, approximately), the transfer from the city to the airport takes almost the same time and costs 5.5 times more (about COP 110,000).
Thus, the transfer costs to and from the airport in Medellin may seem excessive, however, several factors justify them.
Why do transfers to and from the airport in Medellin cost more than a conventional service?
The distance between the airport and the city and the presence of tolls on the roads are the reasons why transfers between Medellín and its international airport are higher than the usual transportation services within the metropolitan area. As mentioned above, the trip by car between the city and the airport takes at least 30 minutes.
What are the transportation rates between Medellin and the airport?
Currently, the regulated cab fare between Medellín and the international airport is COP 110,000. Uber fares can range from COP 80,000 to COP 110,000, according to the time and demand for this service, i.e., what is called the “Uber dynamic fare”.
If a cab is paid, the cost of the toll is covered within the fare, therefore, the passenger does not have to pay extra money to pass the toll booth. In the case of Uber, this application recognizes the cost of the toll to the driver, after the service ends (read the article in which Uber explains toll payments to drivers). However, since when the user requests the service in Uber, the toll payment is not made clear in the summary of the request, it is likely that some drivers (by mistake) ask the customer to pay the toll separately.
The cost of the toll on the route that connects the city center with the airport is COP 23,900.
What is the best transportation option between Medellín and José María Córdova Airport?
The most reliable alternatives are:
- The mobile transportation applications with the highest ranking and that have implemented more measures for the safety of passengers and drivers, among which Uber stands out.
- Special transport and tourism companies (generally, their vehicles are white and have white license plates).
- In order to provide more solutions to travelers, Medellín de Cerca also offers atransportation servicebetween Medellín and the international airport, which provides certain guarantees and amenities, such as: permanent support through the hotlines to ensure the timely pick-up and transportation of passengers; the possibility of scheduling the service days or weeks in advance; and the availability of vehicles of different sizes to meet the needs of travelers, regardless of the size of the group.
You don’t have to expose yourself to unforeseen events. For example: a vehicle having last minute mechanical problems and not being able to fulfill your request, or having to look for a vehicle upon arrival at the airport and possibly enduring long waits due to temporary high demand for the service. In Medellín de Cerca you can book, in advance, transfers between the city and the airport, in conventional cars and in minibuses (vans) for large groups of passengers, with vehicles and drivers previously validated by our agency. In addition, you will have permanent support through our service lines.
Book a transfer to and from the airport in Medellín
Transfers to and from Medellín airport in large vehicles or vans.
When, due to the number of passengers or the volume of luggage, it is necessary to use a larger vehicle than a cab or a conventional car, the fare increases, for obvious reasons. In the Medellin de Cerca airport transfer booking form you will find different vehicle options, depending on the number of passengers and the volume of luggage.
Where is the international airport serving Medellin located?
José María Córdova Airport serves Medellín, but it is not located within the city, or even within its metropolitan area (which is the Aburrá Valley), where there are nine other municipalities surrounding Medellín, namely: Barbosa, Bello, Caldas, Copacabana, Envigado, Girardota, Itagüí, La Estrella and Sabaneta. José María Córdova Airport is located in the municipality of Rionegro (Antioquia), about 33 kilometers from Medellín.
Is there a fee to travel between Medellín and José María Córdova International Airport?
Yes. There are three roads connecting Medellín with José María Córdova Airport: the Aburrá-Oriente Tunnel Concession, the Airport Bypass and the Medellín-Bogotá Highway. All of them have toll collection booths.
Does Medellín have an airport within the city?
Although all international flights and most domestic flights serving Medellín are operated from José María Córdova Airport located in the municipality of Rionegro, there are still several domestic routes that are operated from Olaya Herrera Airport, which is the city’s local airport, located in the municipality of Guayabal.
