Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cartagena from £745

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3 stops
Tue, Jun 16
Melbourne AVVCartagena CTG
£745
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Tue, Jun 16
Melbourne AVVCartagena CTG
£758
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Tue, Jun 16
Melbourne MELCartagena CTG
£772
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16
Melbourne MELCartagena CTG
£814
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Tue, Jun 16
Melbourne MELCartagena CTG
£823
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3 stops
Tue, Jun 16
Melbourne MELCartagena CTG
£829
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Mon, Jun 15 – Sat, Jun 20
Melbourne MELCartagena CTG
£1,587
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Mon, Jun 15 – Sat, Jun 20
Melbourne MELCartagena CTG
£1,602
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Mon, Jun 15 – Sat, Jun 20
Melbourne MELCartagena CTG
£1,617
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Thu, Jun 18 – Wed, Jun 24
Melbourne MELCartagena CTG
£1,626
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Thu, Jun 18 – Wed, Jun 24
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Mon, Jun 15 – Sat, Jun 20
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£1,650
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How much do flights to Cartagena cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£745

Cheapest round-trip

£1,587

Average round-trip

£1,600

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Qantas

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
Melbourne
Arrive to
Rafael Núñez International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Cartagena

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

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
23 May
86%
32°C26°C
30 May
73%
29°C26°C
Sunday
24 May
81%
29°C26°C
31 May
84%
28°C26°C
Monday
25 May
89%
31°C26°C
1 Jun
66%
30°C26°C
Tuesday
26 May
86%
29°C26°C
2 Jun
29°C26°C
Wednesday
27 May
81%
30°C27°C
3 Jun
30°C27°C
Thursday
28 May
77%
29°C27°C
4 Jun
87%
29°C27°C
Friday
29 May
80%
28°C26°C
5 Jun
86%
29°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Cartagena. The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Jetstar Airways, LATAM Airlines, Avianca, and JetBlue Airways. Melbourne and Cartagena have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.
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.
Which airports are there in Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
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 Melbourne and Cartagena?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Cartagena with Qantas, Jetstar Airways, LATAM Airlines, Avianca, JetBlue Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and Cartagena?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Cartagena?
Traveling between Melbourne 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 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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Cartagena depart?
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 Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Cartagena arrive?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Cartagena depart?
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