Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin is ten hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi, where Indira Gandhi International Airport is located. Medellin observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your DEL to Medellin flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Finding a plane ticket from DEL to Medellin with a stopover is easy. Whether you're eager to potentially save money on your fare or explore a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to browse your options. A key stop is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
DEL is around 10 kilometres from central New Delhi. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
In search of a hotel near DEL? If you've booked an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Medellin, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Medellin
R 10,799 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Medellin flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 26,155. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from DEL to Medellin, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Scoring cheap tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Medellin is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up an awesome deal.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is around 24 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes about 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Medellin. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Medellin and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from DEL to Medellin can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
The centre of Medellin is about 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). After your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Medellin has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 15 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near EOH. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your DEL to Medellin flight:
Why waste time waiting for a cab? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you get moving right away. Put on your favourite playlist and hit the open road with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from EOH one week in advance often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
Before locking in your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Medellin, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Medellin offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
Before booking an Indira Gandhi International Airport to Medellin flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DEL to Medellin in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
More about Medellin
After booking your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Medellin, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
Botero Plaza and Parque Arvi are just two of the top attractions to put on your Medellin to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Pueblito Paisa.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Colombia you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another well-known 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.
