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Cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Medellin

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of October. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
week: 19 Oct - 25 Oct
Flights from just £1,593
£1,593
October
Flight Duration21 h and 40 mFlights between Nairobi and Medellin take, on average, 21 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportJomo Kenyatta International AirportWhen flying from Nairobi to Medellin
Destination airportJose Maria Cordova International AirportFor the route from Nairobi to Medellin
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Nairobi to Medellin
One-way average Price£1339The average price for a flight Nairobi - Medellin at Opodo is £1339, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookJulyAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Medellin when departing from Nairobi
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Last checked on Sat 24/10
Distance: 7,764 mi
Nairobi airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)How far from city centre: 10 mi
Medellin airports
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)How far from city centre: 1 mi

Book your Nairobi to Medellin flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Nairobi to Medellin (Colombia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Airports and airlines on the Nairobi–Medellin route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
  • Arrival airport: Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)

The weather in Medellin

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Medellin, temperatures average around 28ºC in the warmest months and roughly 17ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 28ºC
  • Lows: down to 17ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: January
  • Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Nairobi to Medellin

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Nairobi to Medellin:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Medellin. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Nairobi to Medellin

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Nairobi to Medellin?
When you fly from Nairobi to Medellin the average price is £1339. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Medellin at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Nairobi to Medellin. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Medellin?
The most popular months to book a flight from Nairobi to Medellin are May, July and April, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Nairobi to Medellin?
The best time of the year to go to Medellin when flying from Nairobi depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Medellin from Nairobi in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, October and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Nairobi - Medellin.
How long does the flight take to go from Nairobi to Medellin?
The total flight time between Nairobi and Medellin is of around 21 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 7,764.48 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Medellin compared to Nairobi?
While in Nairobi temperatures can reach an average of 19º ºC in summer, Medellin can experience temperatures up to 23º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 22º ºC in Medellin, compared to the 16º ºC average in Nairobi.

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