Flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Cartagena's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Cartagena two hours behind Rio de Janeiro.
To ensure you catch your GIG to CTG flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Cartagena Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between GIG and CTG include:
Miami International Airport
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
Currently, R 3,085 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,599. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from GIG to CTG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Cartagena Airport.
Landing cheap flights from GIG to CTG is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Cartagena Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
79% of flights that depart Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Rio de Janeiro to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to GIG? If you've booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Cartagena Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
If you have a late Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Cartagena Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near CTG:
Follow your own route 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.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cartagena Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
January is the most popular month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Cartagena Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Cartagena in March.
When reserving your flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Cartagena Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cartagena, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GIG to CTG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cartagena. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
Barranquilla is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. No journey is complete without dropping by Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.