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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Medellin

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Medellin. The easiest way is one stop via Bogota or Panama City, about 8h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 27m
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Rio de Janeiro to Medellin at a glance

Fastest journey8h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Medellin

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
RIO Bogota (BOG) MDE
Leg 1: Avianca · Leg 2: Avianca, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines Colombia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 27m
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RIO Panama City (PTY) MDE
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines, Copa Airlines Colombia
One airline, one ticket ~9h 48m
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RIO Lima (LIM) MDE
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~9h 45m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,786 km2,972 miles
Journey time
8h 27mestimate
Time difference
-2hMedellin vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Medellin
USD
Airports
GIG, SDU → MDE, EOH

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Medellin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Medellin?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bogota, Panama City and Lima. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Medellin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,786 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Medellin?
The best connecting points are Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY) and Lima (LIM). Avianca flies both legs via Bogota, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Medellin?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Medellin: Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Medellin?
Medellin is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

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