Flying from Cibao International Airport (STI) to Medellin: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Cibao International Airport to Medellin and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 40 minutes.
Medellin is 1 hour behind Santiago, where Cibao International Airport is located. Medellin operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
The busiest route is from Cibao International Airport (STI) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). You can choose from 3 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from STI to MDE is the 08:30 Arajet option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 15:00 with Arajet.
To ensure you get on your flight from STI to Medellin, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You can get a direct flight from Cibao International Airport to Medellin. Start your journey at STI and touch down at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
Check out the deals with Arajet. This airline operates direct flights from Cibao International Airport to Medellin.
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from STI to Medellin with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
You can enter Colombia for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Dominican Republic. But before reserving your flight tickets from Cibao International Airport to Medellin, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for work or another reason.
The journey from central Santiago to STI takes approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near STI. Whether you have an early flight from Cibao International Airport to Medellin or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cibao International Airport (STI) to Medellin
ج.م. 12,865 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Cibao International Airport to Medellin. Return flights start from ج.م. 26,237. These prices can change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from STI to Medellin by booking at least 1 month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for tickets from Cibao International Airport to Medellin. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap flight tickets from STI to Medellin every day.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cibao International Airport to Medellin, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is about 36 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Cibao International Airport to Medellin. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is roughly 6 kilometres from central Medellin. Once you've hopped off your flight from Cibao International Airport to Medellin, it'll take you around 16 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take approximately 31 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to EOH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from STI to Medellin:
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the most popular month for flights from Cibao International Airport to Medellin. To skip the crowds, visit Medellin in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Cibao International Airport to Medellin in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from STI to Medellin sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Medellin
After locking in your flight from Cibao International Airport to Medellin, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Medellin:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are highlights which should feature on any good Medellin itinerary.
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