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How to get fromMedellín to Quetzaltenango Xelaby plane, shuttle, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Medellín to Quetzaltenango Xela by plane, shuttle, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane MDE - GUA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Quetzaltenango Xelashuttle bus
    9h 12m
    $268–624

  2. Fly Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane EOH - GUA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Quetzaltenango Xelashuttle bus
    10h 57m
    $264–1,015

  3. Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Cuscatlán International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane MDE - SAL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from El Salvador International Airport to Santa Anashuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Panajachelbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus
    13h 12m
    $611–1,628

  4. Bus to Manizales, fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal del Norte to Terminal de Transportes de Manizalesbus bus
    2. Fly from Manizales (MZL) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane MZL - GUA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Quetzaltenango Xelashuttle bus
    17h 4m
    $458–1,666

  5. Taxi to Pereira, fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Pereirataxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pereira (PEI) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane PEI - GUA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Quetzaltenango Xelashuttle bus
    16h 30m
    $352–732

Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,103.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Medellín, Colombia and Quetzaltenango Xela, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Medellín to Quetzaltenango Xela. However, you can take the taxi to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova Airport, walk to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), walk to Fuerza Aerea, take the line 13 bus to Torre Reformador, walk to Terminal de Autobuses, take the shuttle to Quetzaltenango Xela, then walk to Quetzaltenango Xela. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal del Sur, walk to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), walk to Fuerza Aerea, take the line 13 bus to Torre Reformador, walk to Terminal de Autobuses, take the shuttle to Quetzaltenango Xela, then walk to Quetzaltenango Xela.

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