Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Medellin: what you need to know
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5. The city is ten hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi, where Indira Gandhi International Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DEL to Medellin flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Whether you want to visit another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it a breeze to find plane tickets from DEL to Medellin with a stopover. To check out your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a popular stop on this route.
DEL is around 10 kilometres from central New Delhi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Medellin? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near DEL:
Of all flights departing from Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Medellin
P29,099 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 P69,367. 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)
The distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you have a late flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Follow your own route 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 see more of Medellin and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from DEL to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is about 6 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. Once you've hopped off your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Medellin, it'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near EOH. Settle in and get cosy after your DEL to Medellin flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Why wait around for a cab? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you get going right away. Roll down your windows and hit the highway with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from EOH one week in advance often means better deals and a bigger choice 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 plane 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
Start your Medellin trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Medellin, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Botero Plaza, Parque Arvi and Pueblito Paisa are leading attractions which should be on every Medellin itinerary.
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.