Arriving at Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)? WelcomeTaxi provides pre-booked airport transfers and private transfers between the airport, Medellín and destinations across the Aburrá Valley, Colombia. Travel directly to your hotel, residence, business address or another city with a professional English-speaking driver.
Our chauffeur service is also available for business travel, sightseeing and tailored regional journeys. From El Poblado and Laureles to Envigado, Sabaneta and destinations farther across Antioquia, private long-distance transfers provide a comfortable door-to-door alternative to taxis, ride-hailing services or rental cars.
How It Works
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Choose the route and a vehicle |
| Select service type you need, choose the route (or hourly hire duration), indicate number of passengers and luggage, as well as other necessary details if needed. See the price for different vehicle classes, choose one suitable for you and press Next. |
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Choose the payment method |
| Complete the booking form, choose the payment method, press Make Booking button, make online prepayment (if needed) and get email confirmation. When a driver will be assigned to your job, his phone number will be emailed to you. |
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The driver meets you with a name tag |
| Your driver will meet you on-site with a name tag at the right time. He will walk you to the car and safely drive you to your destination. At the end of your ride, if needed, you will pay in cash or by card-to-card transfer to your driver. |
Our Benefits
English-speaking drivers
Always available — friendly, professional, and communicative.
Fixed prices — no surprises
Know your fare in advance, with no hidden fees.
Meet & greet included
Your driver will wait at arrivals with a name tag.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I book a ride?
We recommend booking your transfer or hourly hire service at least 72 hours in advance. If you don’t have that much time, you can request an urgent transfer — we’ll let you know as soon as possible whether we can confirm it.
What pick-up time should I specify for the transfer?
If your transfer starts from an airport or railway station, please specify your flight or train arrival time as the start of your transfer. This helps the driver organize the meeting more accurately.
If your transfer starts from a hotel to an airport, please indicate the time you wish to be picked up at reception. You’ll need to calculate it yourself, allowing extra time for check-in. We recommend adding about 3 hours before your flight’s departure. For example, if your flight leaves at 14:00 and the trip takes 1 hour, your pick-up time should be 10:00.
How do I know if my order has been accepted?
After submitting your booking, you’ll receive an email with all trip details and your order status as “Waiting”. Once we receive and confirm your payment, the status will change to “Accepted”, and you’ll receive another email confirmation.
If you don’t receive the confirmation email, please contact our support team at office@welcome.taxi.
How do I change my booking?
To make changes to your booking, please contact our support team at office@welcome.taxi.
Important note: Requests for changes made less than 72 hours before your trip may be declined.
How can I cancel my booking?
You can cancel your booking in two ways:
- Via the booking page on our website — use the cancellation number provided in your booking voucher, at least 72 hours before the trip.
- By contacting our support team if it’s less than 72 hours before your ride.
Important note: In case of urgent cancellation, we may not be able to refund your deposit. The free cancellation period is stated in your confirmation email.
What should I do if my flight is delayed?
If your flight is delayed by less than 30 minutes, the driver will adjust their arrival time automatically.
If the delay is longer, please inform the driver directly (their phone number is in your confirmation voucher) or contact WelcomeTaxi Customer Support at office@welcome.taxi. Please include your order number and the new arrival time.
Important note: The driver may charge an additional fee for extended waiting time.
How will I find my driver?
For airport transfers, if you’ve added the meet-and-greet option to your order, the driver will meet you in the arrivals area — right after passport control and baggage claim. You’ll see a name sign with your first and last names (or custom text, if specified in your booking).
Important note: We strongly recommend adding the meet-and-greet option to your airport transfer booking.
For hotel pickups, the driver will wait for you in the hotel lobby. Detailed meeting instructions and your driver’s contact number are provided in your booking confirmation voucher.
How can I be sure that my driver will pick me up?
WelcomeTaxi guarantees that your driver will do their best to meet you on time.
Both you and the driver will have each other’s phone or WhatsApp number. Please keep your mobile phone switched on at the time of pickup. If you can’t reach the driver, contact our support team immediately.
I can’t find my driver. What should I do?
If you can’t find your driver, please double-check the name signs again — the driver may have missed you in the crowd.
Try calling or messaging the driver via WhatsApp. If there’s no response within the meeting time, contact our support team.
If necessary, go to the airport’s Information Desk to arrange a local taxi to your destination.
Important note: If the driver fails to meet you, we will refund your payment.
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Airport Transfers and Chauffeur Service from Olaya Herrera Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is Medellín's centrally located regional airport and an important gateway for domestic journeys within Colombia. Situated inside the city, close to El Poblado, Laureles and several major business districts, it offers particularly convenient access to central Medellín and the wider Aburrá Valley.
WelcomeTaxi provides pre-booked private airport transfers from Olaya Herrera Airport to hotels, residences, offices and regional destinations. Passengers can organise their transportation before travelling and continue directly from the terminal with a professional English-speaking driver rather than arranging their onward journey after arrival.
Private transfers are suitable for individual travellers, couples, families and business passengers. Chauffeur service and long-distance transfers can also be arranged for journeys throughout Medellín, neighbouring municipalities and destinations farther across Antioquia.
Getting from Olaya Herrera Airport to Medellín
One of the main advantages of EOH is its location within Medellín itself. Unlike José María Córdova International Airport, which is outside the city near Rionegro, Olaya Herrera is surrounded by the urban area and is only a short road journey from many central districts.
Passengers can choose between taxis, ride-hailing services, rental vehicles and pre-booked private transfers. The best option depends on the final destination, passenger number, luggage and preferred level of convenience.
Taxis at Olaya Herrera Airport
Taxis are readily available around the terminal and provide direct transportation to destinations throughout Medellín and the Aburrá Valley. They are a practical choice for passengers who prefer to arrange their journey after landing.
A pre-booked private transfer offers greater certainty before the flight and can be particularly useful when a specific vehicle class, additional luggage capacity or onward regional journey is required.
Ride-Hailing Services
App-based transportation is widely used in Medellín and offers another convenient option for airport journeys. Pickup arrangements may depend on current airport procedures and the selected service.
Ride-hailing can work well for flexible local trips, while a private transfer may be preferable for families, groups, business travellers or visitors who want their airport transport confirmed in advance.
Rental Cars
Rental vehicles can be useful for travellers planning to explore Antioquia independently. However, Medellín's urban traffic, steep surrounding terrain and parking requirements can make self-driving less attractive for visitors unfamiliar with the city.
A chauffeur-driven transfer provides private road transportation without the need to navigate immediately after a flight.
Why Pre-Book a Private Transfer from EOH?
Pre-booking allows the pickup, destination, passenger number and vehicle requirements to be arranged before arrival. This is particularly useful for international visitors who may be unfamiliar with Medellín's districts and road network.
Door-to-door transportation means passengers can travel directly to their hotel, apartment or office without organising another vehicle after leaving the terminal.
Families and groups can also select a vehicle with sufficient capacity for both passengers and luggage instead of depending on the next available taxi.
For visitors who do not speak Spanish, travelling with an English-speaking driver can also make communication easier throughout the airport pickup and journey.
Transfers from Olaya Herrera Airport to El Poblado
El Poblado is one of Medellín's principal hotel, business and entertainment districts and a common destination for passengers arriving at EOH. It contains major hotels, restaurants, offices, shopping centres and residential developments.
Because Olaya Herrera Airport is located close to the southern part of the city, journeys to El Poblado are generally much shorter than transfers from José María Córdova International Airport.
A private transfer provides direct transportation to the exact hotel, apartment or business address without the need to arrange local transport after arrival.
Transfers to Laureles and Estadio
Laureles and Estadio are popular areas for hotels, apartments, restaurants and longer stays in Medellín. Their location west of the city centre makes EOH particularly convenient for travellers staying in these districts.
A private airport transfer provides direct door-to-door transportation and can be especially useful for passengers travelling with several suitcases or arriving on a tight schedule.
Transfers to Envigado and Sabaneta
Envigado and Sabaneta lie south of Medellín and form part of the wider Aburrá Valley metropolitan area. Both municipalities contain hotels, residences, offices and commercial districts.
Private transfers from EOH provide direct transportation to addresses in these areas without requiring passengers to travel through central Medellín first.
Chauffeur Service in Medellín
WelcomeTaxi chauffeur service can be arranged for business schedules, sightseeing, events and personalised itineraries throughout Medellín and the surrounding valley.
The city contains commercial districts, hotels, restaurants, universities and attractions spread across several neighbourhoods and neighbouring municipalities. A private vehicle with driver allows passengers to travel according to their own programme rather than arranging a new taxi or ride-hailing vehicle for every journey.
Hourly chauffeur service can also be useful when several meetings, events or sightseeing stops are planned during the same day.
Business Travel from Olaya Herrera Airport
EOH is especially convenient for domestic business travellers because of its central location. Passengers can reach many offices, hotels and meeting venues without the longer road journey required from Medellín's international airport.
A pre-booked chauffeur can provide direct transportation from the terminal to an office, hotel, conference venue or meeting location.
For schedules involving several appointments, chauffeur service can provide continuous transportation throughout Medellín and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Regional Transfers from Olaya Herrera Airport
Olaya Herrera Airport primarily serves regional and domestic aviation, making it a natural starting point for onward journeys within Medellín and Antioquia.
Private transfers can be arranged to towns, hotels, business destinations and countryside accommodation beyond the city when direct road transportation is more convenient than changing between local transport services.
This can be particularly useful for families, groups and business travellers carrying substantial luggage.
Long-Distance Transfers from Medellín
Private long-distance transfers provide an alternative to intercity buses when passengers prefer direct address-to-address transportation.
Journeys can be arranged from EOH to destinations elsewhere in Antioquia according to the route and vehicle requirements. Colombia's mountainous terrain means actual travel times can be considerably longer than straight-line distances suggest, so sufficient time should always be allowed.
For longer routes, domestic flights or scheduled coaches may sometimes be more efficient, but chauffeur-driven transportation remains useful when flexibility, several stops or direct door-to-door travel is the priority.
Olaya Herrera Airport and José María Córdova Airport
Medellín is served by two important passenger airports. Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is located inside the city and primarily serves regional and domestic routes, while José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) is located near Rionegro and is Medellín's principal international gateway.
The two airports serve complementary roles and together form Medellín's airport system. Passengers should check their airport code carefully when arranging transportation because EOH and MDE are in very different locations.
Private airport-to-airport transfers can also be useful for passengers whose itinerary requires travel between Olaya Herrera and José María Córdova.
Transfers between EOH and MDE
Travelling between Medellín's two airports requires a road journey through the eastern approaches to the city. The route to José María Córdova Airport typically uses the road connection towards Rionegro, including the Túnel de Oriente corridor.
A private transfer provides direct transportation between the two terminals and can be particularly convenient for passengers travelling with luggage or connecting between separate domestic and international flights.
Passengers making an airport connection should allow a generous time margin for road traffic, baggage collection and check-in requirements.
Useful Information for Arriving Passengers
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport uses the IATA code EOH and is located within Medellín. The airport continues to provide regional and domestic air connectivity and forms part of the wider airport system serving the Aburrá Valley.
Taxis, app-based transport and private vehicles provide the main road transportation options from the terminal. Because of the airport's urban location, many popular districts can be reached relatively quickly compared with journeys from MDE.
When booking a private airport transfer, passengers should provide the correct flight details, complete destination address, number of travellers and realistic luggage requirements.
With airport transfers, chauffeur service and long-distance private transportation available from Olaya Herrera Airport, travellers can arrange their journey before arrival and continue directly to Medellín or destinations farther across Antioquia.