Olaya Herrera Airport is the second hub of Medellín, much more central than José María Córdova: it is located just 3 km from the city center, directly in the valley where Medellín is situated.
It is dedicated almost entirely to domestic and regional flights, including connections to the coffee-growing Coffee Axis.
How to get to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to EOH
Parking near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
The official airport parking lot is located in front of the terminal.
There is no security staff, but video surveillance is active; rates remain modest.
How to get to Medellín from EOH
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
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Car rental at Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
Only a few car rental companies have a desk in the arrivals area.
Bring your driver's license, passport, and credit card: the IDP is almost always an additional requirement.
Hotels near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
Guayabal
A few minutes by car or taxi, within the same comuna as the airport.
Best for: Short layovers and those who want to stay minutes from the terminal, without counting on the city's nightlife.
- It's the area closest to the terminal of all, useful for early morning flights
- A residential and industrial neighbourhood with lower prices than El Poblado
- Very little evening life outside the accommodation itself: restaurants and venues stay in El Poblado or downtown
- The supply is almost only private apartments, with no chain hotels
Recommended hotels
- Amplio apartamento Guayabal cerca aeropuerto Olaya Herrera Spacious apartment in the Guayabal neighbourhood, minutes from the Olaya Herrera terminal; built for early morning flyers who don't want to fight traffic towards El Poblado. View availability
- Apartamento cerca al aeropuerto Olaya herrera A second apartment in the same Guayabal area, a direct alternative to the previous one for those looking only for proximity to the terminal. View availability
El Poblado
10-15 minutes by car from the terminal depending on traffic, without facing the drive to Rionegro.
Best for: Those who want Parque Lleras, Provenza and the Milla de Oro a short taxi ride from the terminal.
- It's the area with the most chain hotels, restaurants and venues in all of Medellín, minutes from the Olaya Herrera
- Connected to the Metro and Metrocable network to get around the rest of the city
- Prices higher than the Medellín average, especially near Parque Lleras on weekends
- In the streets of the zona rosa, evening noise from the venues lasts well into the night
Recommended hotels
- Four Points by Sheraton Medellín A few steps from the Oviedo shopping mall and a few minutes on foot from Río Sur; among the most liked chain hotels in the area. View availability
- York Medellín, Curio Collection by Hilton 111 kitchen suites, a rooftop infinity pool on the 23rd floor and a spa on the 22nd; Hilton's first Curio Collection hotel in Colombia, recently opened in the Milla de Oro. View availability
- Hampton by Hilton Medellín Near the Universidad EAFIT, in the heart of the Milla de Oro; free hot breakfast and outdoor pool, a more affordable price bracket than the area's other chains. View availability
- GHL Hotel Portón Medellín Across from the Santa Fe shopping mall and 800 metres from the Aguacatala metro station, handy for those who want to get around without a taxi too. View availability
San Diego / Centro
15-20 minutes from the terminal depending on traffic.
Best for: Those who want the historic centre, Plaza Botero and the metro within easy reach, spending less than in El Poblado.
- San Diego neighbourhood well connected to the metro and minutes from the historic centre and Plaza Botero
- Lower prices than El Poblado for a similar hotel standard
- Downtown Medellín is less well kept and busier than El Poblado, especially in the evening
- Fewer restaurants and venues within walking distance compared to the zona rosa
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is compact and easy to navigate. From check-in to gate you typically walk about 10 minutes.
Security is generally quick given the prevalence of domestic flights; however, arriving 2 hours early is still recommended.
Map of Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why use Olaya Herrera instead of José María Córdova?
It's much closer to central Medellín (3 km versus 35 km), convenient for those with commitments in the city the same day; however, it only handles domestic and regional flights.
Q. How far is El Poblado from Olaya Herrera airport?
Just a few minutes — one of the most central airports in Colombia.
Q. Do you need a visa for Colombia when arriving at Olaya Herrera?
As it's a domestic flight airport, most international visitors enter via José María Córdova; the same visa rules apply regardless for entry into the country.
Q. What to buy at Olaya Herrera's duty free?
Colombian coffee from the Coffee Axis region, near Medellín.
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