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How much do flights to Cartagena cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £172 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £432 |
Average round-trip | £551 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Most popular airline | Frontier Airlines |
Getting from Cartagena's airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public buses and shared shuttles.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10-25 min | $15,000 – $25,000; COP 15,000–25,000 (~$4–6 USD); fixed rates to main zones | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | convenience and safety | |
10-25 min | $10,000 – $20,000; COP 10,000–20,000 (~$2.50–5 USD); varies with demand | on-demand (traffic dependent) | budget-conscious travelers | |
20-40 min | $2,800; COP 2,800 (~$0.70 USD); requires Transcaribe card | every 10–20 min (traffic dependent) | lowest cost option | |
10-30 min | $0 – $50,000; COP 0–50,000 (~$0–12 USD); often complimentary at hotels | by reservation (traffic dependent) | hotel guests with luggage | |
10-25 min | $40,000 – $80,000; COP 40,000–80,000 (~$10–20 USD); pre-booked | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups and families | |
10-25 min | $80,000 – $200,000; COP 80,000–200,000 (~$20–50 USD) per day | by reservation (traffic dependent) | exploring beyond the city |
Notes:
- Prices in COP (Colombian Peso); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Official airport taxis operate with fixed zone-based fares displayed at the taxi stand.
- Ride-hailing apps like Uber operate in a legal gray area in Colombia; drivers may ask you to sit in the front seat.
- Transcaribe buses require a rechargeable card that can be purchased at stations.
- Traffic can be heavy during peak hours and tourist season, affecting journey times.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Cartagena
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Cartagena
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Avianca | AVA | AV | No |
| Copa Airlines | CMP | CM | Yes |
| LATAM Airlines | LAN | LA | Yes |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Cartagena
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 30°C | 25°C |
| February | 31°C | 25°C |
| March | 30°C | 26°C |
| April | 30°C | 26°C |
| May | 30°C | 26°C |
| June | 30°C | 26°C |
| July | 30°C | 26°C |
| August | 30°C | 26°C |
| September | 30°C | 26°C |
| October | 29°C | 26°C |
| November | 29°C | 26°C |
| December | 30°C | 25°C |
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