Travelling from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport to Mexico City and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours.
Mexico City is one hour behind Cartagena, where Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport is located. Mexico City follows the UTC-6 timezone.
The busiest route is from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Take your pick of seven weekly services between these two airports. Aeromexico offers a 16:00 departure between CTG and MEX.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your CTG to Mexico City flight.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Begin your journey at CTG and travel nonstop to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport to Mexico City tickets.
Aeromexico is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport to Mexico City.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from CTG to Mexico City. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
CTG is around 6 kilometres from central Cartagena. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport to Mexico City? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to CTG:
Of all flights departing from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to Mexico City
R 2,316 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport to Mexico City flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 3,333. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Book five months before your departure date. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from CTG to Mexico City.
October is the best month for landing an awesome deal on Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport to Mexico City tickets. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 13 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport to Mexico City, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Reserving your vehicle from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks before your flight from CTG to Mexico City can help you get the best possible rate.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport to Mexico City has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 56 kilometres from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
The journey will take roughly 2 hours on public transport.
Relax and unpack not long after your CTG to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfy accommodation option is a short drive from NLU.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NLU will help you save.
Best time to go to Mexico City
September is the most popular month for flights from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport to Mexico City. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Mexico City in November.
The warmest month in Mexico City is May, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport to Mexico City plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from CTG to Mexico City around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport to Mexico City, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe are essential stops on your Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Mexico City. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
Puebla is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City. No trip is complete without visiting Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.
