Cheapest
Combuses shuttle (~$4)
Fastest
Uber (~35-45 min)
Every transport option compared
Uber / Cabify / Didi
ride share · Best for: Best value + English
Cost
COP 80,000-140,000 ($20-35)
Time
35-55 min
Frequency
On-demand
All 3 operate. Uber pickup at designated area outside terminal.
Airport taxi (fixed rate)
taxi · Best for: Direct + fixed
Cost
COP 90,000-130,000 ($23-33)
Time
35-55 min
Frequency
On-demand
Fixed rate to El Poblado. Buy voucher at kiosk.
Combuses airport shuttle
bus · Best for: Best value
Cost
COP 15,000-20,000 ($4-5)
Time
75-105 min
Frequency
Every 30 min
Direct to Terminal del Norte (central) or Terminal del Sur (El Poblado area).
Scam warning
MDE is genuinely 45 min from El Poblado — do not accept "20 min for $15" quotes. Uber is safest + cheapest.
Full Medellín taxi-scam safety guide →Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.
Getting out of Medellín (MDE)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
Check transfer pricesRenting a car in Medellín? Compare rentals with free cancellation.Frequently asked
How far is José María Córdova International Airport from Medellín?
José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) is 30 km from Medellín city centre.
What is the cheapest way from MDE to Medellín?
Combuses shuttle (~$4)
What is the fastest way from MDE to Medellín?
Uber (~35-45 min)