{"id":246707,"date":"2026-10-04T15:00:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T15:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stemcellmedellin.com\/travel-from-canada-to-medellin-for-stem-cell-therapy\/"},"modified":"2026-10-04T15:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T15:00:18","slug":"travel-from-canada-to-medellin-for-stem-cell-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stemcellmedellin.com\/es\/travel-from-canada-to-medellin-for-stem-cell-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Viajar de Canad\u00e1 a Medell\u00edn para recibir terapia con c\u00e9lulas madre: vuelos, tiempo, costos y planificaci\u00f3n."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Short answer<\/p>

There is no nonstop flight from Canada to Medell\u00edn. From Toronto and Montreal<\/strong> you usually fly with one stop (Bogot\u00e1, Panama City or, on Air Transat, Cartagena); from Vancouver and Calgary<\/strong> expect at least one connection and a full travel day. Canadians do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days, but must complete the free Check-Mig form and pay an entry fee. Medell\u00edn is on UTC−5 all year. Most patients plan five to seven days<\/strong> in the city.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you live in Canada and are considering regenerative treatment in Colombia, the medical decision comes first: talk to your doctor and have your case reviewed before you buy a ticket. Once that is done, the practical questions are about flights, documents, time and budget. This guide covers them with information from the Government of Canada and the airlines, checked in October 2026. Schedules change often, so confirm routes with the airline when you book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flights from Canada to Medell\u00edn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Medell\u00edn is served by Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda C\u00f3rdova International Airport (MDE), in Rionegro, outside the city. No airline flies nonstop between Canada and MDE, so every itinerary involves a stop. The most common options are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Departing from<\/th>Typical routing to Medell\u00edn (MDE)<\/th>Things to know<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Toronto (YYZ)<\/td>Via Bogot\u00e1 (Air Canada or Avianca), via Panama City (Copa) or via Cartagena (Air Transat)<\/td>Air Transat launched Toronto–Cartagena–Medell\u00edn in November 2025, twice weekly (check the current schedule). Avianca flies daily from Pearson to Bogot\u00e1.<\/td><\/tr>
Montreal (YUL)<\/td>Via Panama City (Copa), via Bogot\u00e1, or via Cartagena (Air Transat)<\/td>Air Transat announced an extension of its Montreal–Cartagena flight to Medell\u00edn from summer 2026 (confirm it is operating). Check the current schedule.<\/td><\/tr>
Vancouver (YVR)<\/td>At least one connection, for example through Toronto, a US hub or Bogot\u00e1<\/td>Air Canada sells fares to Bogot\u00e1 from Vancouver; plan a long travel day.<\/td><\/tr>
Calgary (YYC)<\/td>At least one connection, for example through Toronto, a US hub or Bogot\u00e1<\/td>Air Canada sells fares to Bogot\u00e1 from Calgary; plan a long travel day.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A few practical tips. If you connect in Bogot\u00e1, you clear Colombian immigration there and continue on a short domestic flight. Allow generous connection times on the way home, when you may be less mobile than usual. The drive from MDE to the city takes roughly 45 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry requirements for Canadians<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the Government of Canada travel advice for Colombia (updated September 29, 2026):<\/p>\n\n\n\n