Medellín's Feria de las Flores 2026 draws 328,000 visitors, spurs $60 M economic boost and 400+ weekly Avianca flights

Medellín Feria de las Flores Avianca flights economic impact visitor numbers

The Feria de las Flores in Medellín will run from 31 July to 9 August 2026, with organisers expecting more than 328,000 visitors and hotel occupancy near 75 %. The event is projected to generate an economic impact of about $60.6 million. To accommodate the surge in travel, Avianca will operate more than 400 weekly flights to Medellín throughout August, linking the city with over 25 domestic and international destinations. Avianca Cargo, which holds roughly 60 % of the city’s flower‑export market, will move about 27,000 tonnes of flowers from Medellín in 2026. The Medellín Metro will extend service for the festival, with lines A and B running until midnight on 31 July and additional bike‑ and pet‑friendly hours on 1–2 August. These transport and logistics enhancements aim to support tourism, the flower‑export industry and the city’s cultural heritage during the ten‑day celebration.

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Alcaldía de Medellín · Avianca · Avianca Cargo · Feria de las Flores · Feria de las Flores · Francy · Medellín · Metro de Medellín · Secretaría de Movilidad de Medellín · Ángela María Orozco

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[● 3 SOURCES] Traffic operators will be accompanied by mobility agents to guide drivers and pedestrians.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Feria de las Flores attracts thousands of national and international visitors each year.
[● 3 SOURCES] Mobility restrictions will be in effect from July 31 to August 5.
[● 3 SOURCES] Adjustments will be made to some public transport routes and detours will be set up at high‑traffic points.
[● 3 SOURCES] The restrictions include partial and total closures of various road corridors in Medellín.
[● 3 SOURCES] The city government urges citizens to plan trips, check schedules and use public transport or alternate routes.
[● 3 SOURCES] Avianca will operate more than 400 weekly flights to Medellín throughout August. volavi.co · aircargoweek.com · cargonewswire.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The festival is projected to generate an economic impact of $60.6 million. www.concejodemedellin.gov.co
[● 3 SOURCES] The Feria de las Flores 2026 runs from July 31 to August 9. www.concejodemedellin.gov.co · presseagence.fr · www.canalcapital.gov.co
[● 2 SOURCES] Avianca connects Medellín with more than 25 domestic and international destinations. volavi.co · aircargoweek.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Avianca Cargo has exported about 27,000 tonnes of flowers from Medellín in 2026. volavi.co · aircargoweek.com · cargonewswire.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Metro lines A and B will operate until midnight on July 31, 2026. www.canalcapital.gov.co