Question 1

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

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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?

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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, Antonio Roldán Betancourt, La Nubia.

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, Simón Bolívar International, Ernesto Cortissoz 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, LATAM Airlines, Clic, 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?

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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, Antonio Roldán Betancourt, La Nubia

Question 13

How many airports are there near Cartagena?

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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, Simón Bolívar International, Ernesto Cortissoz 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?

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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 17

What time do 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.

Cheapest one-way trip	£9
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£18
Cheapest round-trip	£17
Average round-trip	£39
Nonstop flights in May	£10 – £135

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Official Airport Taxi	10-25 min	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	COP 10,000–20,000 (~$2.50–5 USD); varies with demand	on-demand (traffic dependent)	budget-conscious travelers
Transcaribe Bus	20-40 min	COP 2,800 (~$0.70 USD); requires Transcaribe card	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Hotel Shuttle	10-30 min	COP 0–50,000 (~$0–12 USD); often complimentary at hotels	by reservation (traffic dependent)	hotel guests with luggage
Private Transfer	10-25 min	COP 40,000–80,000 (~$10–20 USD); pre-booked	by reservation (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	10-25 min	COP 80,000–200,000 (~$20–50 USD) per day	by reservation (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
Avianca	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
JetSMART	---	---	---	---	---	1	4
Wingo airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 6 total	Daily flights: 0.86 average	Most flights: Sunday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 25.05	Tue 26.05	Wed 27.05	Thu 28.05	Fri 29.05	Sat 30.05	Sun 31.05
Avianca	---	2	2	3	3	2	8
JetSMART	---	2	---	2	1	3	2
Wingo airlines	---	1	1	---	---	1	1
Weekly flights: 34 total	Daily flights: 4.86 average	Most flights: Sunday 8 flights

Airline	Mon 01.06	Tue 02.06	Wed 03.06	Thu 04.06	Fri 05.06	Sat 06.06	Sun 07.06
Avianca	9	6	8	3	---	3	7
JetSMART	5	4	1	2	---	3	6
Wingo airlines	2	1	1	1	---	2	1
Weekly flights: 65 total	Daily flights: 9.29 average	Most flights: Monday 9 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Avianca	AVA	AV	No
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
Clic	EFY	VE	Yes
JetSMART	JAT	JA	Yes
SATENA	NSE	9R	Yes

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