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Popular Airport

Olaya Herrera Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

6 hour 30 min

Approximate Travel Distance

5229 Km

Cheapest Las Vegas to Medellin Flight Tickets

American Airlines
27 Dec, Fri
12:57 PM
Las Vegas - Medellin
1 stop
5h 19m
LAS-MDE
15.034 TL
American Airlines
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Transportation to Airport from Las Vegas City Center

McCarran Intl. - Harry Reid Intl. Airport

McCarran International Airport is located about 10 km from downtown Las Vegas. The airport is the main commercial airport serving the city. There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city center. Renting a car is a comfortable method of transportation to get to the airport, and to get around the city during your trip. There are several rental car companies located in the city and you can easily book a rental car online. Those who don’t want to drive in traffic can choose to take a taxi to the airport. Those who want a more affordable option can choose to take a bus to the airport.  

Taxi

Taxis are a very convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport. Taxis are easily accessible throughout the city and from the hotels. All major hotels in Las Vegas have a taxi stand right outside the entrance.

Bus

Taking the bus is another transportation option to get to the airport from the city center. Buses 108 and 109 provide transportation to McCarran International Airport from various parts of the city. These buses to the airport take about 1 hour. Bus route 109 runs every 20 minutes and bus route 108 runs every 30 minutes. Buses provide direct access to McCarran International Airport.

Rental Car

Another convenient method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center is by rental car. Renting a car is also convenient in terms of getting around in the city during your stay. The airport is easily accessible by road, so renting a car to get to the airport is relatively easy. You can return your vehicle at the Rental Car Return Center at the airport. There are shuttle buses the provide transportation to the terminals from the Rental Car Return Center. Renting a car is a more expensive alternative compared to taking a taxi or a bus.

Airport Information

Located 10 km from downtown Las Vegas, McCarran International Airport is the main commercial airport serving the city. The airport has 2 passenger terminals that offer a rich variety of services, restaurants, shops and things to do. In addition to basic passenger needs such as restaurants, stores, ATMs, changing rooms, a health center, and postal services, the airport also features children’s play areas, art installations, an Aviation Museum, and gaming machines for passengers who are over the age of 21. The airport also features walking paths throughout the terminals to encourage health and fitness. The Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum is located at Terminal 1 and is dedicated to the history of aviation in Southern Nevada.

McCarran International Airport contains a large number of stores where you can go shopping and restaurants, cafes, and bars where you can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink before your flight or after you land. Stores where you can go shopping include Alex and Ani, Bose, Coach and Flip Flop Shops. Venues where you can enjoy something to eat or drink include Auntie Anne’s, Barneys Lounge, Cinnabon and Pretzel Maker. 

Transportation to Medellin City Center from Airport

Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport

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.

Weather in Medellin

DayMin - Max
FridayMin 19ºC - Max 25ºC
SaturdayMin 18ºC - Max 26ºC
SundayMin 18ºC - Max 25ºC
MondayMin 18ºC - Max 25ºC
TuesdayMin 18ºC - Max 24ºC

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