Cheap flights from Sydney to Cartagena from £409

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3 stops
Fri, Feb 27
Sydney SYDCartagena CTG
£409
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Sun, Mar 1
Sydney SYDCartagena CTG
£421
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3 stops
Tue, Feb 24
Sydney SYDCartagena CTG
£428
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3 stops
Wed, Feb 25
Sydney SYDCartagena CTG
£521
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2 stops
Mon, Feb 23
Sydney SYDCartagena CTG
£573
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2 stops
Sat, Feb 28
Sydney SYDCartagena CTG
£606
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Fri, Feb 27 – Thu, Mar 5
Sydney SYDCartagena CTG
£1,026
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Fri, Feb 27 – Fri, Mar 6
Sydney SYDCartagena CTG
£1,026
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3 stops
Sun, Mar 1 – Sat, Mar 7
Sydney SYDCartagena CTG
£1,033
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3 stops
Sun, Mar 1 – Sat, Mar 7
Sydney SYDCartagena CTG
£1,039
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3 stops
Sun, Mar 1 – Sun, Mar 8
Sydney SYDCartagena CTG
£1,039
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Sun, Mar 1 – Fri, Mar 6
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£1,039
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How much do flights to Cartagena cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£409

Cheapest round-trip

£1,026

Average round-trip

£1,285

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
Sydney
Arrive to
Rafael Núñez International
Average flights per week
387
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sydney to Cartagena

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
AviancaAVAAVNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes

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
7 Feb
87%
28°C25°C
14 Feb
88%
28°C25°C
Sunday
8 Feb
89%
28°C25°C
15 Feb
28°C25°C
Monday
9 Feb
85%
29°C25°C
16 Feb
84%
28°C25°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
29°C25°C
17 Feb
29°C25°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
29°C25°C
18 Feb
80%
29°C25°C
Thursday
12 Feb
30°C25°C
19 Feb
83%
29°C25°C
Friday
13 Feb
78%
29°C26°C
20 Feb
84%
28°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, and JetSMART. Sydney and Cartagena have 387 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, London, Brisbane, Bali, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Cairns, Denpasar, Auckland, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Manchester, New Delhi, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Phuket Province, Kuala Lumpur, Queenstown, Ballina.
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 Sydney?
Sydney is mainly served by Sydney. But there are other airports nearby, including Rose Bay Seaplane Base, Sydney Bankstown Airport.
What airports are near Sydney?
The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Illawarra Regional, Orange.
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 Sydney and Cartagena?
Currently, you can fly between Sydney and Cartagena with Qantas, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, JetSMART.
When’s the best time to travel between Sydney and Cartagena?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sydney 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 Sydney and Cartagena?
Traveling between Sydney 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 Sydney?
There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Newcastle, Illawarra Regional, Orange
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