Medellín international airport (MDE)
Passenger guide, data, flight status: departures, arrivals, airlines, facilities and services, transportation, car rental, parking, staying overnight, accessibility for special passengers and reviews.
José María Córdova International Airport, opened on June 30, 1985, serves the city of Medellín. In addition to domestic flights, it operates with international destinations in neighbouring countries, the United States, Mexico, Central America and Spain.
Official Website: aeropuertorionegro.co
Number of Terminals - 1 - Open 24 hours a day.
Annual passenger traffic: 6.9 million passengers went through it in 2017.
Tel: +57 4 402 5110. Information office in the check-in area, on the second floor. Tourist information desk in the International Arrivals Hall.
Location
The airport is located in the town of Rionegro, 29 km (18 miles) southeast from Medellín.
See MapCar Rental Companies
Car rental desks are located in the International Arrivals Hall.
Avis (Tel +57 4 536 0226 - Mondays through Fridays from 6:00 am to 9:30 pm, Saturdays from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Sundays from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm)
Drive & Go (Tel +57 310 505 6046 - 24 hours a day)
Localiza/Hertz (Tel +57 4 536 2588 - Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, weekends from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Mina Servicios (Tel +57 4 448 9190)
Vaya Car Rental (Tel +57 1 756 0600 - Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm)
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Public and private transportation
Bus - Combuses (Tel +57 4 448 4408 / 317 500 1983) operates services 24 hours a day to San Diego shopping mall and the city centre. Journey time is around 60 minutes. There are also buses to Rionegro. Fares
Taxi - Private or shared cabs provided by Flota Córdova Rionegro (Tel +57 4 444 0504), Rápido Medellín Rionegro (Tel +57 4 480 1640), Transportes Unidos (Tel +57 4 448 1204), Aerotaxi (Tel +57 4 235 7171), Transportes Chachafruto (Tel +57 4 444 0786), Transportes Urbano Rionegro (Tel +57 7 561 2488) and Coopetaxi (Tel +57 4 532 1220) available on the first level. The trip to downtown Medellín takes approximately 50 minutes.
Parking services at Medellín international airport (MDE)
The parking area has spaces for short and long stays. It is located opposite the terminal and is peculiar in its circular shape, fitting the building's circunference. More information: Tel +57 4 536 0972 / 562 2835.
Services for passengers with special needs
Passengers with reduced mobility have ramps, escalators, special telephones and lifts. If you should require special assistance or wheelchairs, contact your airline prior to your flight.
Latest updates: May 07, 2019
