Flying from Caracas Airport (CCS) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Cartagena's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Cartagena one hour behind Caracas.
Leave plenty of time to make your CCS to CTG flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Caracas Airport to Cartagena Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CCS and CTG include:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Caracas Airport (CCS) to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
R 2,599 is currently the best price for a one-way Caracas Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 4,582. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CCS to CTG, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Caracas Airport to Cartagena Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CCS to CTG.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Caracas Airport to Cartagena Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Caracas Airport (CCS)
When it comes to Caracas Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Caracas Airport from central Caracas, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Caracas Airport to Cartagena Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to CCS:
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
Consider booking a hotel near CTG if you're taking a late Caracas Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cartagena Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar to explore Cartagena and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Cartagena Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
From Cartagena Airport, Cartagena is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Caracas Airport to Cartagena Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Cartagena. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Caracas Airport to Cartagena Airport for February if you'd like to explore Cartagena during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CCS to CTG in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cartagena. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include 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. No visit is complete without checking out Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.