Flying from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Cartagena's timezone is UTC-5, making Cartagena one hour ahead of Guatemala City.
Leave plenty of time to catch your GUA to CTG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guatemala City Airport to Cartagena Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GUA and CTG:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport
Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
88% of flights leaving Guatemala City Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from GUA.
To reach Guatemala City Airport from central Guatemala City, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to Cartagena Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near GUA:
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
Consider booking a hotel near CTG if you're catching a late Guatemala City Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cartagena Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Cartagena's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Cartagena Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
The quietest month for a flight from Guatemala City Airport to Cartagena Airport is March, while January is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Cartagena based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Guatemala City Airport to Cartagena Airport for February if you'd like to visit Cartagena during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GUA to CTG sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cartagena. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
Around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena, Barranquilla is another essential stop in Colombia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.