Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Medellín to Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Medellín and Cartagena takes around 1.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Medellín and Cartagena?

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The flight distance between Medellín and Cartagena is 476 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Medellín and Cartagena?

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Several carriers operate flights between Medellín and Cartagena. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Wingo airlines, JetSMART, Avianca.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Medellín?

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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.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Medellín?

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Medellín is mainly served by José María Córdova International. But there are other airports nearby, including Olaya Herrera.

Question 7

What airports are near Medellín?

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The main airport in Medellín is José María Córdova International. It is also served by Matecaña International, El Edén International, La Nubia, Antonio Roldán Betancourt.

Question 8

What airports are near Cartagena?

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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.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Medellín and Cartagena?

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Currently, you can fly between Medellín and Cartagena with Avianca, Clic, LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, SATENA.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Medellín and Cartagena?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Medellín 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.

Question 11

What flights operate between Medellín and Cartagena?

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Traveling between Medellín 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.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Medellín?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Medellín. The main one is José María Córdova International and other nearby airports include Matecaña International, El Edén International, La Nubia, Antonio Roldán Betancourt

Question 13

How many airports are there near Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Medellín and Cartagena depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Medellín, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Medellín and Cartagena arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cartagena, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Medellín and Cartagena depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Medellín, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Medellín and Cartagena arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cartagena, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Official Airport Taxi	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
Uber / InDriver	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
Transcaribe Bus	20-40 min	$2,800; COP 2,800 (~$0.70 USD); requires Transcaribe card	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Hotel Shuttle	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
Private Transfer	10-25 min	$40,000 – $80,000; COP 40,000–80,000 (~$10–20 USD); pre-booked	by reservation (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	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

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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