Search Flights from Caracas to Medellin

There are many alternatives that you can use for going to the Simon Bolivar Airport from the city center. Among these alternatives taxis, buses, metro and car rental come to the forefront.

Taxi

You can use taxis in order to get to Simon Bolivar Airport from the city center. Taxis are a reliable and comfortable means of transportation and will offer you with a comfortable and quick travel to the airport. You can reach the airport in about half an hour by taxi that you can get on in every part of the city.

Bus

Bus is one of the public transportation options that you can use to get to the airport from the city center. You can catch your plane at the airport with an economical and easy way thanks to the buses you can get on from all stops.

Metro

You can have a very comfortable travel to the airport by metro which is one of the fastest and the most economical options. You can get on the trains from the metro stations. Metro offers service from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Car Rental

You can rent a car from one of the car rental companies located in the city center and have a different travel option to the airport with the car you have rented. Budget, Amigo, Unirent, Hertz, Aco and Europcar are the companies you can get in contact with. You can drive yourself or rent a car with a driver.

Airport Information

Simon Bolivar Airport, which is located 21 kilometers of Caracas city center, is an international airport offering service as the main airport in the country. There are two terminal buildings at the airport where flights to America, Europe and Caribbean are intensively organized. Simon Bolivar Airport, with its ocean view, offers reliable and comfortable flights as well as a wide range of services.

Wireless internet can be used in every part of the airport. At the airport, there are many services such as bank ATM, information desk, lounge, shower cabin, prayer room, phone cabin, fax and post service and health center. There are also stores to shop and restaurants to spend pleasant time while eating and drinking something.

The cafes and restaurants at the airport; Benihana, Fast Coffe, Domino’s Pizza, Churromania, Jugos La Chara, Jucoca, Delicia, Vitamina, Kepen, Cafe Ole, Hot Dog and Muscle Beach, Arancini Snack, La Giostra, Church’s Chicken, Subway and Arepa Grill.

The stores that you can do some shopping while waiting for your flight; Libberias Del Sur, Book Land, Golosinas, Confiteria Abejita, Chucemania, Tapara, En Espera, Laura Kemper, Quantum Sport, Joyer Kreys, Sebastian, Aeroboutique and Aeroshop.

Shared and private taxis, airport buses, car rental & transfer services are among the transportation alternatives that you can use for travelling to Medellin city center from José María Córdova Airport. Whichever alternative you choose, you can reach Medellin city center in about 35-40 minutes.

Bus

The most popular and affordable means of transportation offering service within the body of José María Córdova Airport are undoubtedly airport buses. You need to pay 12,000 Colombian Peso by 2016 in order to get on these buses providing transportation between the airport and Medellin city center. The sizes of the airport buses departing every 15 minutes from José María Córdova Airport are small but they are the most budget-friendly options. However, if you land at the airport at a late hour, you need to use a taxi for your transportation.

If you turn right after going out of the airport and walk a few minutes, you will see the stops that the airport buses depart from. You can get to Medellin city center by getting on the white bus. You can also get off the bus at San Diego Shopping Center and Hotel Nutibara stops which are among the central points.

Taxi

The easiest way to reach Medellin city center from José María Córdova Airport is using the taxis that you will see when you go out of the terminal building. Since the distance is not too long, you can travel to the city center in a comfortable and budget-friendly way by getting on a taxi. You can reach Medellin city center from the airport by paying about 65,000 Colombian Peso. It can cost more if you will travel to other regions like Envigado or Sabaneta. The shared taxis called “colectivo” are more affordable than the normal taxis. You can get to Medellin city center by paying 15,000 Peso instead of 65,000 by getting on one of these taxis accepting 3 or 4 passengers.

Car Rental

You can also rent a car for travelling to the city center from the airport. At José María Córdova Airport, there are both domestic and foreign car rental companies. Avis is among the international companies that you can choose. After selecting a car suitable for your budget, you can make a pre-reservation and receive your car from the airport. It takes about 25-30 minutes to reach the city center from the airport by car.