Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barranquilla Airport (BAQ): what you need to know
The timezone in Barranquilla is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Chicago.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your ORD to BAQ flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barranquilla Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between ORD and BAQ:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, data shows 70% of flights complete their journey on time.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near ORD? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barranquilla Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Barranquilla Airport (BAQ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barranquilla Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BAQ instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Barranquilla Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Alamo and see more of Barranquilla and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Barranquilla Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Barranquilla Airport (BAQ) to central Barranquilla
Barranquilla Airport to central Barranquilla has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Barranquilla Airport (BAQ)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barranquilla Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Barranquilla. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barranquilla Airport for March if you want to explore Barranquilla during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to BAQ in January. Average temperatures are between 23ºC and 33ºC then.
Explore more of Colombia
Cartagena is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Barranquilla. Around 97 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Walls of Cartagena, Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA.
Cucuta is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Barranquilla. No journey is complete without experiencing Nacional Park, El Malecón Cúcuta and Cristo Rey monument.
