{ "response": { "Key": "IAD-MDE", "orig": { "code": "IAD", "type": "airport", "city": "Washington", "fullCity": "Washington, United States", "airport": "Washington Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "MDE", "type": "airport", "city": "Medellín", "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia", "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Washington to Medellín?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Washington Dulles to Medellín, so a connection is required, with typical total journey times ranging from roughly 6 to 10 hours depending on the layover. The direct distance between the two airports is about 2,270 miles.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Washington to Medellín?", "answer": "For United States citizens, a visa is not required for a short tourist visit to Medellín, Colombia. Entry is visa-free for this nationality.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Colombia", "title": "Visa policy of Colombia", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/colombia/entry-requirements", "title": "Colombia entry requirements — GOV.UK", "favicon": "https://www.gov.uk/favicon.ico" } ], "preopenedReferences": true, "stageOnly": true }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Medellín?", "answer": "Ground transportation from José María Córdova International Airport to Medellín city center is straightforward: taxis and private car services are the most common and convenient options, while ride-sharing apps are also available. Car rentals are offered at the airport, and the 2019 highway upgrade cut the driving time to about 20 minutes, making road transfers fast. Mass transit is not directly available from this airport, so a road vehicle is required for the trip into the city.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:17:16Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medell%C3%ADn", "title": "Medellín", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-10T23:25:35Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Washington to Medellín?", "answer": "No overnight or red‑eye flights operate from Washington (IAD) to Medellín (MDE) — neither nonstop nor as a connecting itinerary whose long leg is a red‑eye.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Washington and Medellín?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Panama City Tocumen and Bogotá. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer quick, direct connections from Washington with high frequency. Panama City provides efficient Copa Airlines transfers through its hub, while Bogotá allows onward connections to Medellín with Avianca. All keep total travel time competitive." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Medellín?", "answer": "December to February and June to August offer the driest, most pleasant weather with fewer tourists." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Washington to Medellín?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, complete the free Check-Mig form before travel, carry proof of onward or return travel, and have a payment method for baggage." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Medellín?", "answer": "Medellín has two airports. José María Córdova International Airport is the main gateway for international flights, located about 45 minutes from downtown. Olaya Herrera Airport is closer to the city centre and serves domestic and regional flights, ideal for connections within Colombia." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Washington Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "Dulles International Airport is connected to downtown Washington by the Metrorail Silver Line, which runs from the airport station via an indoor pedestrian tunnel and offers the most popular and reliable public transit option. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, taxis, and shuttle buses are also readily available at the terminal, with ride-share generally the fastest door-to-door choice though more expensive than the metro. Driving and parking are convenient via the Dulles Access Road, with short-term and long-term garages and economy lots, but parking fees add to the cost and traffic can be heavy at peak times.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/parking-transportation", "title": "flydulles.com - Parking & Transportation", "favicon": "https://www.flydulles.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/metro", "title": "flydulles.com - Dulles Airport Metrorail Station", "favicon": "https://www.flydulles.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/", "title": "Official Website of Washington Dulles International Airport - IAD", "favicon": "https://www.flydulles.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulles_International_Airport", "title": "Dulles International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-18T13:47:09Z" }, { "url": "https://flydulles.com/shopping-dining", "title": "flydulles.com - Shopping & Dining", "favicon": "https://flydulles.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Medellín airport?", "answer": "José María Córdova International Airport in Medellín has no directly connected or on-site hotel. Several hotels are located nearby, including Hotel Lagoon Llanogrande, Hotel Movich Las Lomas, Hotel Santiago de Arma Rionegro Aeropuerto, New Star Center, and Hostal El Hangar, all within about 1.5 km of the airport. Movich Hotel Las Lomas, Hotel Santiago de Arma, and Hostal El Hangar offer airport shuttle service.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/reviews/medellin-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "Medellin José María Córdova Airport Reviews (MDE)", "time_published": "2024-07-15T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/medellin-jose-maria-cordova-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Medellin José María Córdova Airport Guide (MDE) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-06-27T18:01:09Z" }, { "url": "https://ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/medellin/mdeha/hoteldetail", "title": "Luxury Medellin Hotel | InterContinental Medellin", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-intercontinental?fmt=png-alpha" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/medellin/activities/medellin_private_transfer_from_medellin_airport-XBH85X?property=MDEFI", "title": "Medellin private transfer from Medellin airport", "time_published": "2026-01-22T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/cn/zh/medellin/mdeha/hoteldetail/amenities", "title": "InterContinental 麦德林 豪华设施", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-intercontinental?fmt=png-alpha" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Jose Maria Córdova Intl Airport?", "answer": "José María Córdova International Airport in Medellín offers currency exchange through dedicated money exchange services alongside several banks located within the terminal. The airport also provides car rental services for arriving passengers. Prayer rooms or chapels and free Wi‑Fi availability are not covered in the airport's public facility descriptions.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:17:16Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olaya_Herrera_Airport", "title": "Olaya Herrera Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-27T08:13:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_Colombia", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Colombia", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-06-24T19:00:51Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20the%20busiest%20airports%20in%20Colombia", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Colombia", "time_published": "2026-04-19T17:53:02Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Washington and Medellín airports?", "answer": "Washington Dulles offers wheelchair assistance through your airline, shuttle buses and rental car shuttles with wheelchair lifts or ramps, accessible parking, and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program with lanyards from the USO Lounge or information desks; accessible taxis can be reserved in advance at 703-572-8294. The airport also provides audible announcements on shuttle buses. José María Córdova International Airport in Rionegro serves Medellín with banks, money exchange, and car rental services. Travelers should arrange mobility assistance through their airline at least 48 hours before the flight.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/iad/disability-services", "title": "flydulles.com - Disability Services", "favicon": "https://www.flydulles.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/", "title": "Official Website of Washington Dulles International Airport - IAD", "favicon": "https://www.flydulles.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.mwaa.com/", "title": "Official Website of Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority - MWAA", "favicon": "https://www.mwaa.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-08-26T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulles_International_Airport", "title": "Dulles International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-18T13:47:09Z" }, { "url": "https://www.mwaa.com/policefireems/fire-ems/fire-ems-washington-dulles-international-airport", "title": "mwaa.com - Fire & EMS at Washington Dulles International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.mwaa.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:17:16Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medell%C3%ADn", "title": "Medellín", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-10T23:25:35Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metrocable_(Medellín)", "title": "Metrocable (Medellín)", "time_published": "2026-06-06T17:55:22Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olaya_Herrera_Airport", "title": "Olaya Herrera Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-27T08:13:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Washington to Medellín?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Washington to Medellín, so all flights connect. American Airlines uses Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft on the long leg via Miami, Avianca flies Airbus A320-200 Neo via Bogotá, and Copa Airlines flies Boeing 737-800 or 737 MAX 9 via Panama City. United uses Boeing 737 MAX 8 via Houston, and JetBlue uses Airbus A320-100 via Fort Lauderdale.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Washington?", "answer": "Washington Dulles offers several lounge options when departing, including the Etihad Lounge and the Air France-KLM Lounge in Concourse A, plus the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse and the Turkish Airlines Lounge Washington. The Capital One Lounge is also available, offering all-inclusive amenities like working spaces, high-speed WiFi, and freshly prepared food and drink with local ingredients, though from July 9 it is operating a limited-service model with grab-and-go food and a full-service coffee bar while enhancements are made. Access policies and hours vary by lounge.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/united-states-of-america/washington-dulles-international", "title": "Washington Dulles International Airport IAD Lounges - IAD Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46", "time_published": "2026-08-18T11:40:12Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IAD", "title": "American Express Lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://flydulles.com/travel-information/services-amenities/airport-lounges/capital-one-lounge-iad", "title": "Capital One Lounge - IAD | flydulles.com", "favicon": "https://flydulles.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/washington-dulles-international", "title": "Washington Dulles International Airport IAD Lounges - IAD Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://united.com/en/ca/fly/travel/airport/iad-map.html", "title": "Dulles International Airport Map | United Airlines", "favicon": "https://united.com/icons/icon-72x72.png" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Washington to Medellín?", "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare class. Basic economy often excludes checked luggage but includes a personal item. Standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on, while premium fares offer higher allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Washington to Medellín?", "answer": "Flights from Washington to Medellín generally offer Economy and often flat‑bed Business class, while Premium Economy is uncommon on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare class; flexible and premium cabin tickets generally offer same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy usually does not." } } } }