Travelling from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to Caracas Airport (CCS): what you need to know
Caracas is one hour ahead of Cartagena and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CTG to CCS flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cartagena Airport to Caracas Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CTG and CCS:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to Caracas Airport (CCS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cartagena Airport to Caracas Airport flight is R 2,830. A return fare right now is R 5,326. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CTG to CCS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cartagena Airport to Caracas Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CTG to CCS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cartagena Airport to Caracas Airport.
Handy information about Cartagena Airport (CTG)
75% of flights that take off from Cartagena Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Cartagena Airport from central Cartagena, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cartagena Airport to Caracas Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to CTG:
Arriving at Caracas Airport (CCS)
If you're getting in on a late Cartagena Airport to Caracas Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near CCS:
Pick up a Caracas Airport rental car and explore Caracas and beyond with your own wheels. Street Rent a Car, Aco Rent a Car and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Caracas Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Caracas Airport (CCS) to central Caracas
From Caracas Airport, Caracas is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Caracas Airport (CCS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Cartagena Airport to Caracas Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Caracas. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Caracas is September, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Cartagena Airport to Caracas Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CTG to CCS sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Venezuela
Caracas has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Venezuela waiting to be explored. About 80 kilometres west of Caracas, a trip to Maracay will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Maracay and Museo Aeronatico Fuerza Aerea Venezolana.
Around 129 kilometres west of Caracas, Valencia is another favourite stop in Venezuela. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Plaza Bolivar, San Diego Botanical Garden and Municipal Serrania el Indio Park.