Flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai, where Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located. Medellin operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from BOM to Medellin, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you have a passport from India, you'll need an embassy visa to visit Colombia. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Medellin for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before you fly.
Travelling from central Mumbai to BOM takes around 1 hour and 9 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 38 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near BOM? If you're boarding an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Medellin, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Medellin
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Medellin is $1,018. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,579. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BOM to Medellin, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Medellin across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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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 your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 36 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Medellin. Book one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
After your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Medellin has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 16 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 31 minutes.
After your flight from BOM to Medellin, tuck yourself in at a hotel near EOH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Medellin
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Medellin. August is the busiest month to visit Medellin. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Medellin for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 27ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from BOM to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC and 27ºC.
More about Medellin
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Medellin right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Medellin:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are popular attractions which should feature on any good Medellin itinerary.
Complete your Medellin trip with a car rental
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