Cheap flights from Mexico City to Cartagena from £118

Cheap flights from Mexico City to Cartagena from £118

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Sat, Aug 15
Mexico City NLUCartagena CTG
£118
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Sun, Aug 23
Mexico City MEXCartagena CTG
£127
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Tue, Aug 18
Mexico City MEXCartagena CTG
£127
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Tue, Aug 25
Mexico City MEXCartagena CTG
£127
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Sun, Aug 16
Mexico City MEXCartagena CTG
£128
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Mon, Aug 24
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Sat, Aug 22 – Wed, Aug 26
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£280
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Tue, Aug 25 – Mon, Aug 31
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£285
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Sat, Aug 22 – Thu, Aug 27
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Sun, Aug 23 – Sat, Aug 29
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How much do flights to Cartagena cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£118

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£310

Cheapest round-trip

£280

Average round-trip

£355

Nonstop flights in July

£159 – £490

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
Mexico City International
Arrive to
Rafael Núñez International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
2726 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
AeroMéxico
---------------11
VivaAerobus
---------------1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
AeroMéxico
1---11111
VivaAerobus
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
AeroMéxico
1111111
VivaAerobus
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
AeroMéxico
1111111
VivaAerobus
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Mexico City to Cartagena

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo
JetSMARTJATJAYes
VolarisVOIY4No

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
27 Jun
31°C26°C
4 Jul
70%
30°C26°C
Sunday
28 Jun
30°C26°C
5 Jul
13%
29°C27°C
Monday
29 Jun
14%
30°C26°C
6 Jul
61%
30°C26°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
14%
30°C26°C
7 Jul
36%
30°C27°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
36%
30°C25°C
8 Jul
27%
30°C27°C
Thursday
2 Jul
59%
30°C26°C
9 Jul
77%
27°C24°C
Friday
3 Jul
54%
29°C26°C
10 Jul
78%
28°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Mexico City International, or Felipe Ángeles International Airport when they travel from Mexico City to Cartagena. The distance between Mexico City and Cartagena is 2726 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, VivaAerobus, JetSMART, and Volaris. Mexico City and Cartagena have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Mexico City to Cartagena?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mexico City and Cartagena takes around 4.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Mexico City and Cartagena?
The flight distance between Mexico City and Cartagena is 2726 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Mexico City and Cartagena?
Several carriers operate flights between Mexico City and Cartagena. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include VivaAerobus, AeroMéxico.
What are the most popular routes to and from Mexico City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mexico City and London, Tijuana, Cancún, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Chicago, Puerto Vallarta, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, San Francisco, Atlanta, Mérida, Houston, Miami, Toronto, Vancouver, San José del Cabo, Monterrey, Denver, New York.
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., Providencia Island.
What airports are near Mexico City?
The main airport in Mexico City is Mexico City International. It is also served by Querétaro International, Morelia International, Puebla International, Toluca International, Mexico City 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 Mexico City and Cartagena?
Currently, you can fly between Mexico City and Cartagena with Avianca, Copa Airlines, VivaAerobus, JetSMART, Volaris.
When’s the best time to travel between Mexico City and Cartagena?
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