Travelling from Houston to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): What you need to know
The timezone in Cartagena is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Houston. Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport is located in Cartagena.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Houston to CTG.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Houston to CTG. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Houston to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
Of all flights leaving Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Houston to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Houston Hobby Airport:
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
On public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in about 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Houston to CTG flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near CTG:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Houston to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport flight.
Getting from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
From Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport, central Cartagena is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
At the moment, R 1,716 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,740. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Houston to CTG, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
December is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG), while January is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Cartagena based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Houston to CTG plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Cartagena
Start your Cartagena trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Houston to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Walls of Cartagena, Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA are top attractions which should feature on any good Cartagena itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Cartagena is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Colombia waiting to be explored. Around 97 kilometres northeast of Cartagena, a trip to Barranquilla will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.
Santa Marta is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 161 kilometres northeast of Cartagena. No trip is complete without dropping by Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga.