Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
The timezone in Cartagena is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Zurich.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ZRH to CTG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Cartagena Airport flight is R 6,912. A round-trip fare right now is R 13,602. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from ZRH to CTG, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Zurich Airport to Cartagena Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ZRH to CTG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Zurich Airport to Cartagena Airport.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Of all flights leaving Zurich Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Cartagena Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
Consider staying in a hotel near CTG if you're catching a late Zurich Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Cartagena Airport rental car and discover Cartagena and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Cartagena Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
From Cartagena Airport, Cartagena is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Cartagena Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Cartagena. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Zurich Airport to Cartagena Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH 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 after you've seen Cartagena. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
Barranquilla is another well-known destination in Colombia and is around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. No journey is complete without visiting Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.