José María Córdova International Airport (MDE)

Arriving passengers follow a linear pathway through international immigration control, baggage reclaim, and customs inspection on the ground level.

• Complete the mandatory Check-MIG online entry form before arrival or at passport control.
• Proceed through immigration control managed by Migración Colombia.
• Collect checked baggage from the carousels located in the international arrivals hall.
• Pass through DIAN customs inspection, presenting goods for declaration if required.
• Exit into the public arrivals concourse to access ground transport, ATMs, and currency exchange desks.

• Train

  Airport Express Bus (Combuses)

  Direct public bus service connecting the terminal directly to central Medellín.

  Time:

  Roughly 45-60 minutes

  Typical cost:

  Typically 14,000 - 16,000 COP

• Taxi

  Official White Airport Taxis (Taxi Blanco)

  Authorized white airport taxis providing direct service to any location in Medellín via the Túnel de Oriente.

  Time:

  Roughly 30-45 minutes

  Typical cost:

  Typically 110,000 - 125,000 COP (fixed rate)

• Taxi

  Shared White Taxi (Colectivo)

  Shared white taxis carrying four passengers to a central set drop-off point in Medellín.

  Time:

  Roughly 30-45 minutes

  Typical cost:

  Typically 25,000 - 30,000 COP per person

• Ride-hailing

  App-Based Rideshare

  Mobile app transport pickup is available at the airport curbside lanes.

  Time:

  Roughly 30-45 minutes

  Typical cost:

  Typically 80,000 - 120,000 COP

Passengers transferring between international and domestic flights must clear immigration, retrieve baggage, and check in again on the upper departures level.

• Allow at least two to three hours for self-transfers between international and domestic routes.
• Collect all checked baggage after immigration before proceeding upstairs to departure check-in counters.
• There is no transit hotel inside the secure airside zone.

Complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity is provided throughout the public and airside terminal areas.

• Select the official airport network from available device options.
• Complete the captive portal prompt to launch the connection.
• Re-authentication may be necessary after extended continuous usage.

Financial services including cash machines and currency exchange offices are located on the ground level.

• ATMs supporting international bank cards are located in the arrivals concourse.
• Official currency exchange counters convert major foreign currencies into Colombian Pesos.
• Cash is necessary for public buses, shared taxis, and small vendor transactions.

Dining choices are available across both public landside concourses and post-security departure lounges.

• Landside facilities offer fast-food outlets, bakeries, and traditional Colombian dining options.
• Airside gates feature coffee shops, quick-service counters, and sit-down dining options.
• Operating hours generally align with scheduled flight departures and arrivals.

VIP lounges are accessible in both domestic and international departure concourses.

• Avianca operates a dedicated lounge accessible to eligible passengers and status holders.
• Independent lounges offer entry via lounge membership programmes or pay-per-use walk-in access.
• Facilities generally offer Wi-Fi, refreshments, and comfortable seating areas.

No hotels are located within the airport terminal itself, but accommodation options exist nearby in Rionegro.

• Hotels are available within a 5-to-15-minute drive from the terminal building.
• Several nearby properties offer airport shuttle transport upon request.
• Medellín city centre accommodations are approximately 30 to 45 minutes away by road.

Baggage reclaim carousels and support services are located on the ground floor arrivals level.

• Check display screens above the carousels to locate the assigned luggage belt.
• Luggage wrapping services are situated on the upper departures check-in level.
• Inquire at your operating airline's baggage service desk regarding missing or damaged items before leaving the terminal.

Basic family amenities are available throughout the primary terminal areas.

• Baby care facilities are integrated into principal restrooms on both main floors.
• Elevators link the arrival and departure levels for easy stroller navigation.
• Assistance for travellers with young children can be requested from airline ground staff.

• ATMs & Cash Machines
• Currency Exchange
• Free Wi-Fi
• VIP Lounges
• Car Rental Desks
• Pharmacies
• Duty-Free Shops

Local emergency number: 123

• Dial 123 for national emergency assistance including police, fire, and ambulance services.
• First aid and airport medical personnel can be requested via terminal security or information desks.
• For lost passports, contact your nation's embassy or consulate and report to Migración Colombia.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Aeropuerto Internacional José María CórdovaOfficial airport source
• Migración ColombiaGovernment source
• DIAN - Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas NacionalesGovernment source
• Terminales de Transporte de MedellínOfficial transit source
• Ministerio de Salud y Protección SocialGovernment source
• Colombia TravelGovernment source