Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin is ten hours 30 minutes behind Chennai, where Chennai Airport is located. Medellin follows the UTC-5 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MAA to Medellin flight.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
The journey from central Chennai to MAA takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Medellin? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MAA:
Of the departures from Chennai Airport, 76.04% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Medellin
The best price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Medellin flight is $1,499. The cheapest price for a return flight is $3,035. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from MAA to Medellin. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a Chennai Airport to Medellin ticket.
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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. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near MDE if you're coming in on a late flight from Chennai Airport to Medellin. Check in to one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Pick up 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 top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from MAA to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
The centre of Medellin is about 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). After your flight from Chennai Airport to Medellin has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 15 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 30 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your MAA to Medellin flight, settle in at a hotel close to EOH. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Grab an Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and take the scenic route to your next destination. You can choose from top rental outlets like Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride one week before your arrival at EOH can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Medellin
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Medellin. The city buzzes during peak season, but rates are typically higher and attractions can be crowded. Go to Medellin in low season for a quieter vibe.
Book a Chennai Airport to Medellin flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 27ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC and 27ºC.
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from Chennai Airport to Medellin, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Medellin:
Botero Plaza and Parque Arvi are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Medellin to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Pueblito Paisa.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Medellin. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another standout 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.
