Private driver from José María Córdova (MDE) to your hotel · Fixed price · Book online
Service area: Medellín, Bello, Itagüí, Envigado, Sabaneta, La Estrella.
Min. 72 hours notice required
Enhance your arrival
Extras
Roses bouquet
$35
Champagne
JP Chenet
750 ml · $45
JP Chenet Edition Rosé
750 ml · $45
JP Chenet Fashion Cassis Black
750 ml · $60
Available vehicles · up to 1 passenger(s)
Total price
$0 USD
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Fixed price per vehicle · No night surcharge · Free cancellation up to 24 h before
A Medellín airport transfer with Medellín Hostess is a private vehicle waiting for you at José María Córdova airport (MDE), with a driver holding your name at the arrivals exit and a fixed price you pay online before you fly. The ride to El Poblado, Laureles or Envigado takes 45 to 60 minutes and costs from $67 per vehicle, tolls and parking included. No taxi line, no negotiating in Spanish, no surprise fare at the door.
What is included
Every price below is per vehicle, in US dollars, from the airport to any address in Medellín, Bello, Itagüí, Envigado, Sabaneta or La Estrella. Pick the vehicle that fits your group; the price does not change with the destination inside the metro area.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Airport → City | City → Airport | Roundtrip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Duster SUV | 1–3 | $67 | $56 | $123 |
| Hyundai Staria Van | 1–7 | $95 | $85 | $179 |
| Hyundai Staria VIP VIP Van | 1–7 | $109 | $94 | $203 |
| Renault Master Minibus | 1–15 | $160 | $130 | $290 |
| Bus 25 Bus | 1–25 | $219 | $219 | $438 |
| Bus 40 Bus | 1–40 | $258 | $258 | $516 |
Prices include tolls, airport parking, bottled water and phone chargers. Fast Track, roses and champagne can be added in the booking form when available.
José María Córdova airport is in Rionegro, on the plateau above the city. Every transfer comes down the Las Palmas road or through the Túnel de Oriente. Typical times with normal traffic:
| Destination | Distance | Typical time | Private transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Poblado (Provenza, Manila, Parque Lleras) | 35 km | 45–60 min | from $67 |
| Laureles / Estadio | 40 km | 55–70 min | from $67 |
| Envigado | 38 km | 50–65 min | from $67 |
| Sabaneta / La Estrella | 42 km | 55–75 min | from $67 |
| Centro / La Candelaria | 36 km | 50–65 min | from $67 |
| Bello / Itagüí | 40–45 km | 60–80 min | from $67 |
Rionegro, Llanogrande, Guatapé or coffee-region destinations are quoted by WhatsApp. WhatsApp.
All three get you to the city. The difference is what happens between the baggage belt and your hotel door.
| Option | Cost to El Poblado | Waiting / pickup | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official airport taxi (white) | ≈ 100,000 COP (≈ $25) cash or card in the taxi, night surcharge | Line outside arrivals, 10–40 min at peak hours, Spanish only | Solo travelers with little luggage who speak some Spanish |
| Uber / inDrive | $18–30 with surge; app pickup is not officially allowed at the terminal | Driver may ask you to walk to the parking lot or cancel | Budget travelers comfortable with uncertainty |
| Shared bus (Combuses) | ≈ 20,000 COP to San Diego, then a taxi | Waits until full, leaves you downtown | Backpackers |
| Medellín Hostess private transfer | $67 per vehicle, paid online, no surcharges | Driver with your name at the arrivals exit, flight tracked | Families, groups, first-time visitors, night arrivals |
Enter your flight and hotel
We calculate a fixed price for your vehicle.
Pay online
Secure card payment. Your account is created automatically.
Meet your driver
He is at arrivals with your name. Sit back and enjoy the ride.
After immigration and customs you exit through the international arrivals door into the public hall. Your driver stands right there with a sign showing your name, or the name of your group. If you land on a domestic flight, the meeting point is the domestic arrivals exit, a short walk to the right. Both are in the same terminal. You receive the driver’s name, photo and WhatsApp the day before, and our team answers WhatsApp 24/7 in English while you travel.
We track your flight number, so the driver adjusts to the real landing time. Sixty minutes of waiting after landing are free, which covers immigration on most days. For departures, we schedule the pickup 3 hours before international flights and 2 hours before domestic ones, and we send a WhatsApp reminder the night before.
Licensed and insured
Vehicles and drivers operate under Medellín Group, National Tourism Registry 169523, with passenger insurance on every trip.
English on WhatsApp 24/7
A real person, not a bot, before, during and after the ride. Change your flight, add a stop or ask for a child seat by message.
Secure card payment
Card data goes straight to Authorize.net; we never see your number. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Part of your trip
The same team provides personal hosts, private drivers by the hour, interpreters and hotel help, all from your account.
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Real reviews of Medellín Group, the licensed agency that operates every Medellín Hostess transfer, copied from its public Tripadvisor listing.
Vip fast track medellin
Worth every cent of what I paid to be taken to the front of the Immigration line in medellin. I was in and out in 2 minutes. Instead of waiting in line for over an hour. Will use this service every time
VIP service was fast and efficient at the airport.
I used the airport VIP service. Honestly I was skeptical. But a very nicely dressed gentleman was waiting for me with a sign with my name on it. Walked me to the front of the immigration line. Took just a few minutes, and my guess it saved me 3 hours in line.
Amazing Service
The Medellin Group executed flawlessly on all fronts during my recent trip. They arranged not just my airport transport, but every bit of my two days in Medellin. They made sure we saw, tasted, and experienced all of the culture possible with our time constraints.
Experience of a lifetime!
This team was incredible! The experience started from the moment they picked us up at the airport. We were able to experience more in two days with this team than an entire month if we had taken matters in to our own hands. And it didn’t feel cramped. That’s very difficult to do while on work-cation. I highly recommend letting Arik and his team map out your trip, whether it be business or pleasure. I truly can’t say nice enough things.
The best for transportation!!
Excellent choice!! So glad I booked with this group. They meet you inside the airport which is a huge plus. Highly recommend.
The best agency in Colombia
I was very fortunate to find this agency. They accommodated my group last minute for transportation and tours. Very professional. Good prices as well.
From $67 USD per vehicle for up to 3 passengers in an SUV. A 7-seat van is $95, a VIP van $109, a 15-seat minibus $160, and buses for 25 and 40 passengers are $219 and $258. The price is the same for El Poblado, Laureles, Envigado, Sabaneta and any address in the metro area.
Between 45 and 60 minutes with normal traffic, 35 km through Las Palmas or the Túnel de Oriente. Rush hour (7–9 am and 5–8 pm) can add 15 to 30 minutes.
Per vehicle. Two people in the SUV pay the same $67 as one. Choose the vehicle by how many passengers and bags you have.
At the public hall right outside the international arrivals door, holding a sign with your name. For domestic flights, at the domestic arrivals exit in the same terminal.
We track your flight and the driver adapts to the real arrival time. The first 60 minutes of waiting after landing are free.
No. The transfer is paid by card when you book, which is what guarantees the fixed price and the reserved vehicle. You receive an immediate confirmation by email.
Official white airport taxis are safe and regulated, but you wait in line, pay in pesos and communicate in Spanish. A private transfer removes the line and the language barrier and is the usual choice for families and night arrivals.
Yes. Choose "Roundtrip" in the form and add your departure flight. Roundtrips are discounted: the SUV is $123 instead of $67 + $56.
Yes, at no extra cost. Write the age of the child in the notes field when booking.
Bookings online need 72 hours. For a transfer sooner than that, message us on WhatsApp and we will confirm availability by hand.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund to your card. Changes of flight, time or address are free by WhatsApp or from your account.
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