Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
The timezone in Cartagena is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Your BHM to CTG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like October, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Cartagena Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BHM and CTG include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
R 4,995 is the best price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. Return flights start from R 10,666. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHM to CTG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Cartagena Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BHM to CTG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Birmingham Airport to Cartagena Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)
The address for BHM is 5900 Airport Highway.
79% of flights that depart Birmingham Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Birmingham Airport from central Birmingham, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Cartagena Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BHM:
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
Book a hotel near CTG if you're taking a late Birmingham Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Cartagena Airport rental car and discover Cartagena and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cartagena Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
Cartagena Airport to the centre of Cartagena has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Cartagena Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Cartagena. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Birmingham Airport to Cartagena Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHM to CTG sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Cartagena has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Colombia you'll want to see. About 467 kilometres south of Cartagena, a trip to Medellin will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
Around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena, Barranquilla is another favourite stop in Colombia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.
