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Tue, Mar 10
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How much do flights to Cartagena cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£21

Cheapest round-trip

£40

Average round-trip

£42

Nonstop flights in February

£21 – £165

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
José María Córdova International
Arrive to
Rafael Núñez International
Average flights per week
242
Flight distance
476 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
JetSMART
---------------13
Avianca
---------------28
Wingo airlines
------------------2
Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Sunday 8 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
JetSMART
1---3------12
Avianca
---2------------4
Wingo airlines
21---------------
Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Sunday 4 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
JetSMART
3433235
Avianca
4413363
Wingo airlines
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Weekly flights: 47 totalDaily flights: 6.71 averageMost flights: Saturday 6 flights
AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
JetSMART
5555565
Avianca
4645455
Wingo airlines
2---2------------
Weekly flights: 73 totalDaily flights: 10.43 averageMost flights: Saturday 6 flights

Check-in for a flight from Medellín to Cartagena

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

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
March31°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
7 Feb
87%
28°C25°C
14 Feb
88%
28°C25°C
Sunday
8 Feb
89%
28°C25°C
15 Feb
28°C25°C
Monday
9 Feb
85%
29°C25°C
16 Feb
84%
28°C25°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
29°C25°C
17 Feb
29°C25°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
29°C25°C
18 Feb
80%
29°C25°C
Thursday
12 Feb
30°C25°C
19 Feb
83%
29°C25°C
Friday
13 Feb
78%
29°C26°C
20 Feb
84%
28°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from José María Córdova International, or Olaya Herrera when they travel from Medellín to Cartagena. The distance between Medellín and Cartagena is 476 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, JetSMART, LATAM Airlines, Wingo airlines, and AeroMéxico. Medellín and Cartagena have 242 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Medellín to Cartagena?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Medellín and Cartagena takes around 1.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between Medellín and Cartagena?
The flight distance between Medellín and Cartagena is 476 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Medellín and Cartagena?
Several carriers operate flights between Medellín and Cartagena. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include JetSMART, Wingo airlines, Avianca.
What are the most popular routes to and from Medellín?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medellín and Bogotá, London, Santa Marta, Pereira, Cali, Manchester, Panama, Barranquilla, Bahía Solano, San Andrés, Nuquí, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Orlando, Apartadó, Lima, Leticia, Amazonas, Cancún, Armenia, Bucaramanga.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cartagena?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cartagena and 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, Providencia Island.
Which airports are there in Medellín?
Medellín is mainly served by José María Córdova International. But there are other airports nearby, including Olaya Herrera.
What airports are near Medellín?
The main airport in Medellín is José María Córdova International. It is also served by Matecaña International, El Edén International, Antonio Roldán Betancourt, La Nubia.
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 Medellín and Cartagena?
Currently, you can fly between Medellín and Cartagena with Avianca, JetSMART, LATAM Airlines, Wingo airlines, AeroMéxico.
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