Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena from £164

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Thu, Mar 5
Rio de Janeiro GIGCartagena CTG
£164
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Fri, Mar 6
Rio de Janeiro GIGCartagena CTG
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Tue, Mar 3
Rio de Janeiro GIGCartagena CTG
£170
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Mon, Mar 2
Rio de Janeiro GIGCartagena CTG
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Wed, Mar 4
Rio de Janeiro GIGCartagena CTG
£172
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Fri, Mar 6 – Wed, Mar 11
Rio de Janeiro GIGCartagena CTG
£410
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Mon, Mar 2 – Fri, Mar 6
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£425
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Thu, Mar 5 – Tue, Mar 10
Rio de Janeiro GIGCartagena CTG
£438
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Mon, Mar 2 – Fri, Mar 6
Rio de Janeiro GIGCartagena CTG
£445
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How much do flights to Cartagena cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£164

Cheapest round-trip

£410

Average round-trip

£479

Most popular airline

Avianca

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
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Arrive to
Rafael Núñez International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
JetSMARTJATJAYes
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
March31°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
14 Feb
86%
30°C25°C
21 Feb
87%
29°C25°C
Sunday
15 Feb
89%
30°C25°C
22 Feb
29°C26°C
Monday
16 Feb
89%
29°C25°C
23 Feb
30°C26°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
87%
28°C23°C
24 Feb
82%
29°C26°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
78%
29°C25°C
25 Feb
77%
29°C25°C
Thursday
19 Feb
30°C26°C
26 Feb
88%
29°C26°C
Friday
20 Feb
30°C26°C
27 Feb
30°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, JetSMART, and Copa Airlines. Rio de Janeiro and Cartagena have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto.
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 Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Cabo Frio International, Zona da Mata Regional.
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 Rio de Janeiro and Cartagena?
Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Cartagena with Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, JetSMART, Copa Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Cartagena?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro and Cartagena?
Traveling between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Cabo Frio International, Zona da Mata Regional
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