--- iata: MDE name: José María Córdova International Airport city: Medellín country: Colombia lastUpdated: '2026-09-19' officialWebsite: 'https://www.aeropuertorionegro.co/' sources: - 'https://www.aeropuertorionegro.co/' - 'https://www.aeropuertorionegro.co/como-llegar' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international/mde1-the-lounge-medellin-nacional - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international/mde2-the-lounge-medellin-international - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international/mde5-harmony-lounge-nacional - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international/mde3-harmony-lounge-internacional - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international/mde4-the-dream-box - >- https://www.plazapremiumlounge.com/en-uk/find/americas/colombia/medellin/jose-maria-cordova-international-airport/avianca-lounge-medellin-domestic-terminal quickFacts: - >- IATA MDE / ICAO SKRG — José María Córdova, Rionegro (serves Medellín); operator Airplan - Airport 24h Mon–Sun (Airplan) - >- PP: The Lounge Nacional + International 24h (max 4h); Harmony pair 06:00–21:00 (max 4h); Dream Box sleep cabins 24h (max 2h) - 'Avianca Lounge Plaza Premium domestic near Gate 3 03:45–23:00 — not PP' - Official taxis raya azul 24h to Medellín; buses floor 1 door 2 also 24h - Do not confuse with downtown Olaya Herrera (EOH) - No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted bentoTips: - label: Lounge title: Two 24h The Lounge rooms — Harmony is daytime only detail: >- Harmony does not admit children under 12. The Lounge allows one child under 12 free per cardholder. summary: >- The Lounge Nacional/International run 00:00–23:59; Harmony pair 06:00–21:00; Dream Box sleep cabins 24h (2h max). category: timing - label: Location title: MDE is in Rionegro — not downtown Medellín detail: >- Airplan: white “raya azul” taxis 24h to Medellín; buses from floor 1 door 2 also 24h. summary: >- José María Córdova sits in Rionegro; Olaya Herrera (EOH) is the city airport for some regional flights. category: terminal - label: Access title: International lounges share the Gate 10–11 lift detail: >- Domestic The Lounge / Harmony: after security left toward Gate 1, lift to 3rd floor. summary: >- After customs and Duty Free, right to Gate 10, lift between Gates 10–11 to 2nd floor. category: status - label: Watch-out title: Avianca Lounge is not Priority Pass detail: PP holders should plan on The Lounge / Harmony / Dream Box instead. summary: >- Near Gate 3 domestic; Plaza Premium lists 03:45–23:00 for Avianca/GOL/Star Alliance paths. category: food lounges: - name: The Lounge Medellín Nacional zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass: 00:00–23:59' access: - >- Priority Pass (max stay 4h; one child under 12 free per cardholder; smart casual) bestFor: - Domestic Priority Pass holders - Overnight domestic waits summary: >- 24h PP domestic lounge on 3rd floor toward Gate 1. Day beds listed. Max stay 4h. verdict: depends terminal: Domestic amenities: - Wi-Fi - Air conditioning - Standard alcoholic drinks - Conference facilities - Day beds - Digital card accepted - Disabled access - Flight information - name: The Lounge Medellín International zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass: 00:00–23:59' access: - >- Priority Pass (max stay 4h; one child under 12 free per cardholder; intl/transit only) bestFor: - International Priority Pass holders - Overnight international waits summary: 24h PP international lounge via Gate 10–11 lift to 2nd floor. Max stay 4h. verdict: depends terminal: International amenities: - Wi-Fi - Air conditioning - Standard alcoholic drinks - Conference facilities - Digital card accepted - Disabled access - Children’s play area - name: Harmony Lounge Nacional zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass: 06:00–21:00' access: - Priority Pass (max stay 4h; children under 12 not admitted) bestFor: - Domestic PP holders wanting day beds/workstations daytime summary: >- Daytime PP domestic lounge (06:00–21:00) on 3rd floor Gate 1 path. No under-12s. verdict: depends terminal: Domestic amenities: - Wi-Fi - Air conditioning - Standard alcoholic drinks - Conference facilities - Day beds - Digital card accepted - Disabled access - name: Harmony Lounge Internacional zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass: 06:00–21:00' access: - >- Priority Pass (max stay 4h; children under 12 not admitted; intl/transit) bestFor: - International PP holders daytime summary: >- Daytime PP international lounge 06:00–21:00 via Gate 10–11 lift. No under-12s. verdict: depends terminal: International amenities: - Wi-Fi - Air conditioning - Standard alcoholic drinks - Digital card accepted - Disabled access - Flight information - Day beds - Workstations - name: The Dream Box zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass: 00:00–23:59' access: - >- Priority Pass (1 sleeping cabin = 1 lounge visit; max stay 2h; one passenger per cabin; subject to availability) bestFor: - International PP holders needing a short sleep summary: >- PP sleep-cabin product on international side (Gate 10–11, 2nd floor). 2h max; not a full catering lounge. verdict: depends terminal: International amenities: - Air conditioning - Wi-Fi - Digital card accepted - 'Sleeping cabin (90×190 cm linens, outlets, lamp, water, dry fruit)' - name: Avianca Lounge Medellín zone: airside hours: 'Plaza Premium: 03:45–23:00 daily' access: - >- Avianca / GOL / Star Alliance eligible passengers (Plaza Premium); paid/DragonPass/Amex paths may apply — confirm in-app; not Priority Pass bestFor: - Avianca/Star Alliance domestic elites and premium cabin summary: Airline lounge near Gate 3 domestic. Not on Priority Pass index. verdict: depends terminal: Domestic amenities: - Wi-Fi - International cuisine (Plaza Premium marketing) - Comfortable seating waterOptions: [] airportistScore: 6.9 slug: mde region: South America --- > Markdown for [/airports/mde](/airports/mde). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/mde) - [Lounge directory](/airports/mde/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Medellín, Colombia · South America Rionegro’s José María Córdova is Medellín’s international gateway with unusually strong Priority Pass coverage (two 24h The Lounge rooms, daytime Harmony pair, Dream Box cabins). The tradeoff is distance: MDE is not downtown, and EOH is a different airport. ## Airportist Score **6.9 / 10** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 7.2 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 7.2 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 6.6 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 5.5 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 7.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 7.8 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: undefined - Terminals: 1 passenger terminal (dom + intl piers) - Typical security: undefined min - On-time: undefined% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - Priority Pass holders wanting 24h domestic or international coverage - Avianca/Star Alliance passengers using the Gate 3 Avianca Lounge - Travelers connecting through Medellín’s main international airport ## Watch out for - MDE is in Rionegro — long road transfer to Medellín; do not confuse with EOH - Harmony lounges ban children under 12 - Dream Box is a 2h sleep cabin, not a full lounge - Avianca Lounge is not Priority Pass - No published MCT or security wait minutes - Omit invented COP taxi fares ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/mde/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/mde/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/mde/amenities.md) (free) - [Traveler tips](/airports/mde/tips.md) (free) - [Water](/airports/mde/water.md) (free) - [Full guide](/airports/mde/guide.md) (free) - [Disruptions](/airports/mde/disruptions.md) (free) - [Reviews](/airports/mde/reviews.md) (free)