Cheap flights from Manta to Cartagena from £157

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1 stop
Fri, Jul 31
Manta MECCartagena CTG
£157
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Manta MECCartagena CTG
£197
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Manta MECCartagena CTG
£201
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2 stops
Sat, Aug 1
Manta MECCartagena CTG
£204
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2 stops
Sat, Aug 1
Manta MECCartagena CTG
£204
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 31
Manta MECCartagena CTG
£239
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Fri, Jul 31 – Wed, Aug 5
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£332
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Fri, Jul 31 – Mon, Aug 3
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£335
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28 – Sat, Aug 1
Manta MECCartagena CTG
£384
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27 – Wed, Jul 29
Manta MECCartagena CTG
£389
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2 stops
Sat, Aug 1 – Wed, Aug 5
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£391
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How much do flights to Cartagena cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£157

Cheapest round-trip

£332

Average round-trip

£436

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Avianca

Getting from Cartagena's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public buses and shared shuttles.

Cartagena is served by Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG), located approximately 3 km northeast of the historic walled city center. Despite the short distance, airport transfers to city center destinations can vary in time depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak tourist seasons. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, hotel shuttles, public buses, and private transfers. The airport is well connected to the city's main tourist areas including the Old Town (Centro Histórico), Bocagrande, and Getsemaní.

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

Depart from
Eloy Alfaro International
Arrive to
Rafael Núñez International
Average flights per week
165
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Manta to Cartagena

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

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cartagena

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C25°C
February31°C25°C
March30°C26°C
April30°C26°C
May30°C26°C
June30°C26°C
July30°C26°C
August30°C26°C
September30°C26°C
October29°C26°C
November29°C26°C
December30°C25°C
Hottest Month
31°C
February
Coldest month
25°C
January
Sunny days
176
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
17%
32°C27°C
18 Jul
64%
31°C26°C
Sunday
12 Jul
45%
31°C26°C
19 Jul
17%
30°C26°C
Monday
13 Jul
84%
29°C26°C
20 Jul
78%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
63%
30°C26°C
21 Jul
83%
28°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
12%
30°C25°C
22 Jul
71%
28°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
57%
31°C26°C
23 Jul
51%
30°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
11%
32°C26°C
24 Jul
66%
30°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, and Wingo airlines. Manta and Cartagena have 165 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Manta?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manta and Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Panama, São Paulo, Quito, Toronto, San Antonio, Los Angeles, Guayaquil, Rio de Janeiro, Manila, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Lima, San Diego, Tampa, San José, Buenos Aires.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cartagena?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cartagena and Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, London, San Andrés, Pereira, Panama, Bucaramanga, Atlanta, Lima, Montreal, Toronto, Leticia, Amazonas, Santa Marta, New York, Cúcuta, Fort Lauderdale, Caracas, Washington, D.C., Mexico City.
What airports are near Manta?
The main airport in Manta is Eloy Alfaro International. It is also served by José Joaquín de Olmedo International, Eloy Alfaro International.
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.
Which airlines fly between Manta and Cartagena?
Currently, you can fly between Manta and Cartagena with Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, Wingo airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Manta and Cartagena?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Manta and Cartagena, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Manta and Cartagena?
Traveling between Manta and Cartagena, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Manta?
There are a number of airports in and around Manta. The main one is Eloy Alfaro International and other nearby airports include José Joaquín de Olmedo International, Eloy Alfaro International
How many airports are there near Cartagena?
There are a number of airports in and around Cartagena. The main one is Rafael Núñez International and other nearby airports include Rafael Núñez International, Ernesto Cortissoz International, Simón Bolívar International, Los Garzones, Golfo de Morrosquillo, Las Brujas.
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