Medellín Flower Festival Spurs Massive Flight Boost and City Transport Changes

Medellín Feria de las Flores Avianca flights flower export cargo Metro schedule

The 2026 Feria de las Flores in Medellín runs from July 31 to August 9 and is expected to draw more than 328,000 visitors, generating an estimated economic impact of $60.6 million. To accommodate the surge in demand, Avianca will operate over 400 weekly flights to the city throughout August, linking Medellín with more than 25 domestic and international destinations. Avianca Cargo is also expanding its operations, having transported roughly 27,000 tonnes of flowers this year and maintaining about a 60 % share of the city's air flower‑export market.

In response, the Metro de Medellín has temporarily extended service hours for lines A and B until midnight on July 31, added a one‑hour morning window for bicycle entry on August 1, and will permit pets on August 2. The Metrocable Arví will run on August 4 despite its usual maintenance shutdown, ensuring visitors can reach tourist attractions. The festival will feature traditional events such as the Desfile de Silleteros, concerts, and cultural exhibitions, reinforcing Medellín’s status as a major tourism and cultural hub.

Entities: 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.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Avianca connects Medellín with more than 25 domestic and international destinations for the festival.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The festival is projected to generate an economic impact of $60.6 million.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Feria de las Flores 2026 runs from July 31 to August 9.
[● 3 SOURCES] Avianca will operate more than 400 weekly flights to Medellín during August.
[● 2 SOURCES] Avianca Cargo has exported about 27,000 tonnes of flowers from Medellín in 2026, holding roughly 60 % of the market.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Metro lines A and B will operate until midnight on July 31, 2026.