$6–$9 footlongs and build-your-own subs in T1
In Terminal T1 at MDE, this Subway is the predictable, build-your-own sandwich stop that budget travelers use before the 45–60 minute bus ride into Medellín. It’s post-security, prices run a bit higher than city branches, and you still pick bread, meat, cheese, veggies, and sauce just like any other Subway.
Menu boards match Colombian city locations almost exactly: standard 15 cm and 30 cm subs, combos with chips and a drink, plus a few local favorites. Google reviews mention a small airport markup on 30 cm subs and combo meals, but you’re still in the airport’s lowest price tier. Figure on paying a couple of extra dollars compared to downtown.
Takeaway is the main play here. Reviewers call out that Subway wraps and boxes hold up better than some sit-down spots in T1, so a tightly wrapped 30 cm sub survives both the terminal and the bus. One Google Maps review even singles it out as one of the few quick takeaway options near the gates.
Service gets mixed feedback: several reviews complain about slow lines at peak departures and say staff speak limited English. If your Spanish is rusty, point at the overhead menu and use fingers for size (15 or 30 cm) and toppings. Regulars say they keep orders simple — no toast, fewer toppings — to move things along when there are 6–8 people in front of them.
Watch out for the usual airport pricing complaints; reviewers note identical sandwiches costing less in Medellín proper. Also, don’t cut it close before boarding a domestic flight with sparse onboard service, since a made-to-order sub here can easily take 10–15 minutes. One practical tip: grab your sandwich, ask for extra napkins, and stash it in your personal item so it’s ready for the bus or plane without another stop.