Travelling from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Medellin: what you need to know
Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bengaluru. Following the UTC-5 timezone, Medellin is ten hours 30 minutes behind Bengaluru.
For a relaxed start to your BLR to Medellin flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
The journey from central Bengaluru to BLR takes around 1 hour 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel close to BLR? If you've booked an early flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Medellin, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
71.17% of flights leaving from Kempegowda International Airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find BLR at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Medellin
R 14,122 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kempegowda International Airport to Medellin flight. Return flight tickets start at R 28,141. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from BLR to Medellin. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a Kempegowda International Airport to Medellin ticket.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Book a hotel close to MDE if you're coming in on a late flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Medellin. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and explore Medellin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from BLR to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Once your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Medellin has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
Public transport will get you there in around 30 minutes.
There are some great places to drop your things at near EOH. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your BLR to Medellin flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Land, collect your Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and set off without skipping a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are popular providers you can book with here.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride one week before your arrival at EOH can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Medellin
Visit Medellin during high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Medellin in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Kempegowda International Airport to Medellin flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from BLR to Medellin around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Medellin right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Medellin:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Botero Plaza, Parque Arvi and Pueblito Paisa are must-do's during your Medellin adventure.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Medellin, now it's time to explore other parts of Colombia. Travel about 241 kilometres south-east to Bogota to tick off its top sights. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Cali is another favourite destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without experiencing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
