Travelling from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3. The city is 2 hours ahead of Medellin, where Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from MDE to Rio De Janeiro.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from MDE to Rio De Janeiro. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
You can travel to Brazil for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Colombia. But before reserving your flight tickets from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
To reach MDE from central Medellin, it'll take around 36 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MDE? If you're catching an early flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Rio De Janeiro
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rio De Janeiro is ج.م. 14,235. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 23,201. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MDE to Rio De Janeiro, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rio De Janeiro is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 18 kilometres. It takes about 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The centre of Rio De Janeiro is about 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). After your flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 3 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 16 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from MDE to Rio De Janeiro:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the most popular month for flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. To skip the crowds, travel to Rio De Janeiro in May when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rio De Janeiro for February to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from MDE to Rio De Janeiro sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are top attractions which should be on every Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with a car rental
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