Cheap flights from Recife to Cartagena from £248

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2 stops
Sat, May 30
Recife RECCartagena CTG
£248
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Sat, May 30
Recife RECCartagena CTG
£258
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2 stops
Wed, May 27
Recife RECCartagena CTG
£267
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2 stops
Wed, May 27
Recife RECCartagena CTG
£272
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2 stops
Thu, May 28
Recife RECCartagena CTG
£275
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2 stops
Mon, May 25
Recife RECCartagena CTG
£285
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Thu, May 28 – Wed, Jun 3
Recife RECCartagena CTG
£567
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Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
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2 stops
Wed, May 27 – Tue, Jun 2
Recife RECCartagena CTG
£603
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2 stops
Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
Recife RECCartagena CTG
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Wed, May 27 – Tue, Jun 2
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£604
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
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How much do flights to Cartagena cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£248

Cheapest round-trip

£567

Average round-trip

£641

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Azul

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

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

COP 10,000–20,000 (~$2.50–5 USD); varies with demand

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

20-40 min

COP 2,800 (~$0.70 USD); requires Transcaribe card

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

10-30 min

COP 0–50,000 (~$0–12 USD); often complimentary at hotels

by reservation (traffic dependent)

hotel guests with luggage

10-25 min

COP 40,000–80,000 (~$10–20 USD); pre-booked

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups and families

10-25 min

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
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International
Arrive to
Rafael Núñez International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Recife to Cartagena

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AzulAZUADYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes

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
16 May
71%
32°C27°C
23 May
87%
29°C27°C
Sunday
17 May
87%
32°C24°C
24 May
30°C26°C
Monday
18 May
86%
30°C25°C
25 May
84%
29°C25°C
Tuesday
19 May
78%
30°C26°C
26 May
30°C27°C
Wednesday
20 May
87%
31°C26°C
27 May
83%
31°C27°C
Thursday
21 May
30°C27°C
28 May
89%
30°C26°C
Friday
22 May
72%
30°C27°C
29 May
82%
30°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, LATAM Airlines, Avianca, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and Copa Airlines. Recife and Cartagena have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Recife?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Recife and London, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Fernando de Noronha, Ribeirão Preto, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Orlando, Foz do Iguaçu, São Luís, Florianópolis, Goiânia, Porto Alegre, Montreal, Asunción, Lisbon, Boston, Córdoba, Cancún.
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.
What airports are near Recife?
The main airport in Recife is Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International. It is also served by Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Campina Grande.
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 Recife and Cartagena?
Currently, you can fly between Recife and Cartagena with Azul, LATAM Airlines, Avianca, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Copa Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Recife and Cartagena?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Recife 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 Recife and Cartagena?
Traveling between Recife 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 Recife?
There are a number of airports in and around Recife. The main one is Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International and other nearby airports include Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Campina Grande
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 Recife and Cartagena depart?
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