Medellín Olaya Herrera Airport

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General information

Medellín Olaya Herrera Airport is a regional airport in the middle of the city. Due to its location and short runway (2,500 meters), the airport can only be used by smaller types of aircraft. The vast majority of the flights are operated by Colombian airlines Satena and Clic Air.

Medellín has 2.5 million inhabitants and two airports, Medellín José María Córdova Airport is the city’s international airport, Medellín Olaya Herrera Airport is smaller and is used for regional flights.

Where is Medellín Olaya Herrera Airport situated?

The airport is located in the southwest of Medellín on the street Carrera 65, next to Terminal Sur bus station and Centro Comercial Terminal Del Sur.

How many terminals does Medellín Olaya Herrera Airport have?

The airport has one terminal consisting of three floors. Check-in desks 1 to 26 and Domestic Departures are located in the left part of the airport building, it also houses a currency exchange and information desk. The Arrivals hall of Medellín Olaya Herrera Airport is located in the right part of the airport building, on the ground floor. The first floor provides access to the observation platform.

A good alternative for flying to or from Medellín Olaya Herrera Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Colombia.

Airport
Distance
Medellín José María Córdova Airport 18km

Which airlines fly from and to Medellín Olaya Herrera Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
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