MDEArrival EssentialsColombia · Risk tier: Elevated
José María Córdova International AirportArrival essentials for Medellin
The full MDE ingress hub (train curfews, official taxi-rank coordinates, tout truth tables) is not published yet. The essentials below come from the Medellin security dossier.
Daytime transit
Official white airport taxi with fixed flat rate to El Poblado / Laureles via eastern tunnel (approx 35 min), or Combuses bus.
Night arrival transit
Official white airport taxi queue directly outside exit doors or pre-booked hotel driver.
Transit warning
Airport is located in Rionegro, 45 minutes up the mountain. Do not take unofficial unmarked vehicles.
Cash & ATM strategy
Bancolombia or Davivienda ATMs inside the departure level of the airport.
Emergency numbers · Colombia
- Police / general: 123
- Ambulance: 123
- Tourist police: +57 4 399 9944