Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Cartagena's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Cartagena five hours behind Birmingham.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BHX to CTG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Currently, R 6,274 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 17,004. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHX to CTG if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BHX to CTG.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham International Airport's on-time performance, 65.48% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near BHX:
Arriving at Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
If you have a late Birmingham International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near CTG:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and discover more of Cartagena and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Rafael Nunez International Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
Rafael Nunez International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Cartagena. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Cartagena in April.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport for February if you want to visit Cartagena during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to CTG in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored after you've seen Cartagena. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.
If there's time to check out another corner of Colombia, head for Barranquilla, about 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro are key reasons to visit.
