Sleeping inside or in nearby hotels (MDE)

Possibility to spend the night at Medellin international airport (MDE), if open 24 hours. Services available, places to rest (free resting zones), or look for the list of nearby hotels and vip lounges.

Overnight layover guide. Sleeping facilities in the public zone or boarding area

Please note that some published services and schedules may be subject to change. If the idea is to spend the night in the public area, consider a plan B in case the stay inside the airport is only allowed for those who are about to board.

Spending the night at the airport

José María Córdova Airport has modern facilities and is open 24 hours a day. Thanks to this, you can spend the night inside the premises in case you have an early morning connecting flight or if your flight is delayed.

Where to rest: The terminal seats are comfortable enough to rest for a while. Additionally, within the premises, there are some VIP lounges that offer more privacy; a couple of them are even open 24 hours a day. Moreover, there are private cabins on the second floor, and you can also find some accommodations about 5 minutes from the main building.

Baggage: The terminal does not have lockers or left luggage services.

Eating and drinking: Commercial outlets close at night, so it's best to have some snacks prepared in advance.

Wi-Fi: Free and unlimited access.

Other services available around the clock: ATMs, currency exchange offices.

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Within the terminal, you'll find private cabins of The Dream Box, ideal for resting, relaxing, praying, meditating, or even for a quick workout. After passing through customs and the Duty-Free area, turn right towards gate 10 and take the elevator between gates 10 and 11 to the second floor.

Other options near the airport include:

Finca Hotel Zona Franca (1.2 km/0.7 miles)
Hostal Inn II (1.3 km/0.8 miles)
Hotel Paradise (1.3 km/0.8 miles)
Hostal El Hangar (1.5 km/0.9 miles)
Portanova Suites PH (1.8 km/1.1 miles)

Latest updates: March 29, 2025

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