Flying from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cartagena Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Medellin and Cartagena share the same timezone, UTC-5.
There are 110 Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cartagena Airport flights every week to choose from.
Give yourself enough time to make your MDE to CTG flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
There are plenty of direct flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cartagena Airport to pick from. When organising your Cartagena journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable part of Colombia:
Avianca is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Copa Airlines Colombia is the most punctual carrier that operates MDE to CTG flights. A reliable 92.31% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cartagena Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MDE and CTG:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
San Andres Island Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cartagena Airport flight is R 235. A round-trip fare is currently R 459. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from MDE to CTG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cartagena Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MDE to CTG couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Medellin to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near MDE. Whether you have an early flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cartagena Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
If you have a late Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cartagena Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CTG:
Pick up a Cartagena Airport rental car and discover Cartagena and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Cartagena Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cartagena Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Cartagena. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cartagena Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MDE to CTG around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Cartagena has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Colombia you'll want to see. Around 467 kilometres south of Cartagena, a visit to Medellin will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Colombia, consider Barranquilla, about 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina are among the biggest draws.





