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Wed, Mar 4
Cartagena CTGBucaramanga BGA
£40
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Tue, Mar 3
Cartagena CTGBucaramanga BGA
£40
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Fri, Mar 6
Cartagena CTGBucaramanga BGA
£41
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Tue, Mar 3
Cartagena CTGBucaramanga BGA
£41
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Fri, Mar 6
Cartagena CTGBucaramanga BGA
£45
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Mon, Mar 2
Cartagena CTGBucaramanga BGA
£63
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Wed, Mar 4 – Sun, Mar 8
Cartagena CTGBucaramanga BGA
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Wed, Mar 4 – Sat, Mar 7
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£79
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Fri, Mar 6 – Sun, Mar 8
Cartagena CTGBucaramanga BGA
£83
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Fri, Mar 6 – Mon, Mar 9
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Wed, Mar 4 – Fri, Mar 6
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How much do flights to Bucaramanga cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£40

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£76

Cheapest round-trip

£79

Average round-trip

£83

Nonstop flights in February

£46 – £80

Getting from Bucaramanga's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or shared shuttle.

Bucaramanga is served by Palonegro International Airport (BGA), located approximately 25 km west of the city center. The airport offers various airport transfers to city center destinations including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours when the winding mountain road can experience congestion.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

$45,000-$60,000 (COP 45,000–60,000 (USD 11–15); fixed rate to city center)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and reliability

30-50 min

$35,000-$55,000 (COP 35,000–55,000 (USD 9–14); varies with demand)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

45-70 min

$3,000-$5,000 (COP 3,000–5,000 (USD 0.75–1.25); requires transfer)

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-60 min

$8,000-$15,000 (COP 8,000–15,000 (USD 2–4); shared with other passengers)

when full (traffic dependent)

affordable shared transport

30-45 min

$80,000-$120,000 (COP 80,000–120,000 (USD 20–30); pre-booked service)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and pre-arranged pickup

30-50 min

$80,000-$200,000 (COP 80,000–200,000 (USD 20–50) per day; plus fuel)

airport rental desks (traffic dependent)

flexibility and regional travel

Notes:

  • Prices in COP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The road from the airport to Bucaramanga is mountainous with curves; journey times vary significantly with traffic.
  • Official airport taxis operate with fixed rates displayed at the terminal exit.
  • Ride-hailing apps are widely used but pickup may require walking to designated areas outside the terminal.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Bucaramanga

Depart from
Rafael Núñez International
Arrive to
Palonegro International
Average flights per week
207
Flight distance
449 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Cartagena to Bucaramanga in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 02.02Tue 03.02Wed 04.02Thu 05.02Fri 06.02Sat 07.02Sun 08.02
Avianca
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
Avianca
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
Avianca
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
Avianca
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Cartagena to Bucaramanga

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Bucaramanga

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January23°C13°C
February25°C13°C
March25°C14°C
April24°C14°C
May24°C14°C
June24°C14°C
July24°C13°C
August24°C13°C
September24°C13°C
October24°C13°C
November23°C13°C
December23°C13°C
Hottest Month
25°C
February
Coldest month
13°C
January
Sunny days
92
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
99%
24°C13°C
14 Feb
87%
23°C13°C
Sunday
8 Feb
94%
22°C14°C
15 Feb
82%
22°C16°C
Monday
9 Feb
85%
25°C13°C
16 Feb
89%
23°C15°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
87%
25°C13°C
17 Feb
87%
21°C15°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
89%
26°C13°C
18 Feb
86%
24°C14°C
Thursday
12 Feb
87%
23°C14°C
19 Feb
86%
25°C14°C
Friday
13 Feb
88%
23°C14°C
20 Feb
85%
25°C13°C
The distance between Cartagena and Bucaramanga is 449 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, and Wingo airlines. Cartagena and Bucaramanga have 207 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Cartagena to Bucaramanga?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cartagena and Bucaramanga takes around 1.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Cartagena and Bucaramanga?
The flight distance between Cartagena and Bucaramanga is 449 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cartagena and Bucaramanga?
Several carriers operate flights between Cartagena and Bucaramanga. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cartagena?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cartagena and Medellín, Bogotá, San Andrés, London, Cali, Panama, Pereira, Lima, Manchester, Leticia, Amazonas, Toronto, Madrid, Fort Lauderdale, Bristol, Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh, Santa Marta, Atlanta, New York, Cúcuta.
What are the most popular routes to and from Bucaramanga?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bucaramanga and Bogotá, Medellín, Manchester, London, Cali, Cúcuta, Santa Marta, Pereira, Houston, Calgary, Panama, Toronto, Denver, Barranquilla, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Myrtle Beach, Los Angeles, Orlando.
What airports are near Cartagena?
The main airport in Cartagena is Rafael Núñez International. It is also served by Rafael Núñez International, Ernesto Cortissoz International, Simón Bolívar International, Los Garzones, Golfo de Morrosquillo, Las Brujas.
What airports are near Bucaramanga?
The main airport in Bucaramanga is Palonegro International. It is also served by Palonegro International, Camilo Daza International, Yariguíes, La Fría.
Which airlines fly between Cartagena and Bucaramanga?
Currently, you can fly between Cartagena and Bucaramanga with Avianca, LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, Wingo airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Cartagena and Bucaramanga?
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