Travelling from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Norfolk and Cartagena share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Your ORF to CTG flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Norfolk International Airport to Cartagena Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ORF and CTG:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Miami International Airport
Handy information about Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
ORF is located at 2200 Norview Ave..
77% of flights that leave from Norfolk International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Norfolk to Norfolk International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to ORF? If you're boarding an early flight from Norfolk International Airport to Cartagena Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
Book a hotel close to CTG if you're catching a late Norfolk International Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures 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.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Cartagena Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
The quietest month for a flight from Norfolk International Airport to Cartagena Airport is March, while January is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Cartagena based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Norfolk International Airport to Cartagena Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORF to CTG around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Cartagena, now it's time to explore more of Colombia. Journey around 467 kilometres south to Medellin to check off its leading attractions. From EcoParque Comuna 13 to Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another great destination in Colombia, consider Barranquilla, roughly 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina are key highlights.
