Arriving in Medellín late at night

Why night-time changes things

The airport is not in Medellín but in Rionegro, about 35 km away. At night the mountain road is often foggy, delayed flights pile up and the taxi queue grows just when you are most tired. None of that is dangerous in itself, but it is the worst time to improvise with luggage.

Your options at that hour

Authorised taxi: there are taxis outside arrivals with a fixed fare to Medellín. It is the direct option; the problem at night is the wait when several flights land together.

Shared shuttle: it leaves when full and drops at fixed points, not at your hotel. In the small hours, with luggage, it is the least practical option.

Private transfer: the driver waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name and goes straight to your address. That is what we offer: USD $55 per vehicle, up to 4 people, at any hour. We compare the three options by day and by night in José María Córdova airport to Medellín.

If your flight is delayed

With your flight number we track it in real time: if you land late, the driver knows and adjusts. Your driver waits for you at no extra cost, so immigration and bags are not a race against the clock.

Before you land

• The exact address of your accommodation and how to get in: front desk, door code or who to call. At an Airbnb at 1 a.m., that detail saves the most time.
• A SIM or data plan to let people know you have arrived.
• If you book a transfer, send us the flight number when booking.

If you start with a tour the next day, we pick you up at your hotel at the time you choose; many travellers begin with the Medellín City Tour (USD $110 per vehicle, up to 4 people).

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