Travelling from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Quito and Cartagena are in the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your UIO to CTG flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Cartagena Airport flight is R 2,453. A return ticket right now is R 4,272. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from UIO to CTG, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Cartagena Airport.
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Handy information about Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 89% of flights that take off from UIO land on time.
Central Quito to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near UIO? If you've booked an early flight from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Cartagena Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTG instead:
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.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Cartagena Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
January is the busiest month for flights from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Cartagena Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Cartagena in March.
When reserving your flight from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Cartagena Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cartagena, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from UIO to CTG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
You've visited Cartagena, now it's time to discover more of Colombia. Journey around 467 kilometres south to Medellin to check off its top attractions. From EcoParque Comuna 13 to Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena, Barranquilla is another favourite stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.