Travelling from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Cartagena Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Panama City and Cartagena follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
Flights from PTY to CTG start from 07:06 — the first with Copa Airlines. The last departure is at 21:44 with Copa Airlines. In total, there are 28 weekly Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Cartagena Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your PTY to CTG flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Copa is your ticket to exploring Cartagena (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Colombia!). Check out the direct flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Cartagena Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Copa on this route.
With an impressive 91.41% of services arriving on schedule, Copa has the best on-time record for PTY to CTG flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Cartagena Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PTY and CTG include:
Bogota Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Bucaramanga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
Currently, R 2,123 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,262. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PTY to CTG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Cartagena Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PTY to CTG.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Cartagena Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
88% of flights leaving Panama City Tocumen International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from PTY.
Central Panama City to Panama City Tocumen International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Cartagena Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to PTY:
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
Book a hotel close to CTG if you're on a late Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cartagena Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and discover more of Cartagena and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cartagena Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
Cartagena Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Cartagena. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
The quietest month for a flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Cartagena Airport is March, while January is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Cartagena based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Cartagena Airport for February if you'd like to explore Cartagena during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PTY to CTG in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cartagena. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
Around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena, Barranquilla is another favourite stop in Colombia. Experience major highlights starting with Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.
