Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Medellin: what you need to know
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5. The city is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata, where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from CCU to Medellin.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll need an embassy visa for Colombia if you hold a passport from India and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Medellin, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
Travelling from central Kolkata to CCU takes approximately 57 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CCU? If you've booked an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Medellin, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Medellin
C$1,498 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Medellin. A return flight starts from C$2,659. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from CCU to Medellin. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 36 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Medellin. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
After your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Medellin has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 16 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take roughly 31 minutes.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near EOH. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from CCU to Medellin at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Medellin while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Medellin, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Medellin in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from CCU to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC and 27ºC.
More about Medellin
After locking in your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Medellin, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are must-do's during your Medellin adventure.
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