Travelling from Cali Airport (CLO) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cali Airport to Cartagena Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Cartagena's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Cali.
Flights from CLO to CTG start from 00:11 — the earliest with LATAM Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:23 with LATAM Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 27 weekly Cali Airport to Cartagena Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CLO to CTG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
You can fly nonstop to Cartagena, Colombia. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Cali Airport to Cartagena Airport:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with JetSmart on this route.
Avianca is the most punctual carrier operating CLO to CTG flights. An exceptional 96.83% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cali Airport to Cartagena Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between CLO and CTG include:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cali Airport (CLO) to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cali Airport to Cartagena Airport flight is R 287. A return fare is currently R 569. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from CLO to CTG, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cali Airport to Cartagena Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CLO to CTG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cali Airport to Cartagena Airport.
Handy information about Cali Airport (CLO)
Of the departures from Cali Airport, 72% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Cali Airport from central Cali, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
If you have an early flight from Cali Airport to Cartagena Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) at Hotel Real Elim International. Hotel Sin Escala is another handy accommodation option near CLO.
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cali Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CTG instead:
Explore without limits with a Cartagena Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and chase adventure across Cartagena and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Cartagena Airport about four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
January is the busiest month for flights from Cali Airport to Cartagena Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cartagena in March.
The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Cali Airport to Cartagena Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CLO to CTG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cartagena. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Colombia, head for Barranquilla, about 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina are among the biggest draws.