Traveling from Regina International Airport (YQR) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin is one hour ahead of Regina, where Regina International Airport is located. Medellin runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your YQR to Medellin flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a popular month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Traveling from central Regina to YQR takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 3 kilometers in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel close to YQR? If you're boarding an early flight from Regina International Airport to Medellin, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to Regina International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 58.83% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Regina International Airport (YQR) to Medellin
$457 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Regina International Airport to Medellin flight. A return plane ticket right now is $963. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from YQR to Medellin, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
If you have flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a Regina International Airport to Medellin ticket.
Save time looking for cheap flights from YQR to Medellin by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Save on your flight from Regina International Airport to Medellin with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 24 kilometers. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Regina International Airport to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and explore beyond Medellin's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week before your flight from YQR to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
The center of Medellin is about 6 kilometers from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Once your flight from Regina International Airport to Medellin has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 15 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 30 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to EOH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your YQR to Medellin flight:
Why wait around? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you start your journey right away. Turn up the music and hit the road with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at EOH can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Medellin
Visit Medellin during the high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Regina International Airport to Medellin in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Book a Regina International Airport to Medellin flight ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from YQR to Medellin around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Regina International Airport to Medellin, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Botero Plaza and Parque Arvi are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Medellin to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Pueblito Paisa.
Explore more of Colombia
You've seen Medellin, now it's time to discover other corners of Colombia. Journey about 241 kilometers south-east to Bogota to check off its leading sights. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Cali is another standout destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometers south of Medellin. No trip is complete without a visit to Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
