Travelling from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY): what you need to know
The timezone in Monterrey is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Cartagena.
To ensure you get on your CTG to MTY flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like January? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cartagena Airport to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CTG and MTY:
Miami International Airport
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Handy information about Cartagena Airport (CTG)
Of the departures from Cartagena Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Cartagena to Cartagena Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near CTG. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cartagena Airport to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
If you're arriving on a late Cartagena Airport to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near MTY:
Pick up a Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport rental car and discover Monterrey and beyond with your own wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cartagena Airport to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Monterrey in March.
Book your flight from Cartagena Airport to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport for August if you'd like to explore Monterrey during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CTG to MTY sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
San Luis Potosi is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've seen Monterrey. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Cascada de Tamul, Cathedral of San Luis Potosi and Puente de Dios.
Around 467 kilometres south-west of Monterrey, Aguascalientes is another favourite stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Van Gogh Expo Aguascalientes (The Immersive Experience), Catedral Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion and Mariposario y Orquideario.