Flying from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to La Paz Airport (LPB): what you need to know
The timezone in La Paz is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Cartagena.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CTG to LPB flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Cartagena Airport to La Paz Airport. Bogota Airport is a top stopover on the CTG to LPB route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to La Paz Airport (LPB)
R 4,506 is currently the best price for a one-way Cartagena Airport to La Paz Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 8,152. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from CTG to LPB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Cartagena Airport to La Paz Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CTG to LPB.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cartagena Airport to La Paz Airport.
Handy information about Cartagena Airport (CTG)
Of all flights departing from Cartagena Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
Cartagena Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Cartagena. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CTG? If you've booked an early flight from Cartagena Airport to La Paz Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at La Paz Airport (LPB)
If you're landing on a late Cartagena Airport to La Paz Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near LPB:
Book a La Paz Airport rental car and discover places that aren't on the usual tourist route. Europcar and Keddy By Europcar can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through La Paz and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from La Paz Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from La Paz Airport (LPB) to central La Paz
La Paz Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of La Paz. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to La Paz Airport (LPB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cartagena Airport to La Paz Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit La Paz in March.
Book your flight from Cartagena Airport to La Paz Airport for November if you want to explore La Paz during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CTG to LPB in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bolivia
You've visited La Paz, now it's time to discover other parts of Bolivia. Journey around 241 kilometres south-east to Cochabamba to tick off its leading sights. From Ecoturistico Pairumani Park to Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús and Iglesia de la Recoleta, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Bolivia, head for Sucre, roughly 434 kilometres south-east of La Paz. La Recoleta, Simon Bolivar Park and Dinosaur Tracks (Cal Orck'o) are among the biggest draws.
