Flying from Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bucaramanga Airport to Cartagena Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Bucaramanga and Cartagena are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
There are eight Bucaramanga Airport to Cartagena Airport flights every week to choose from.
To ensure you get on your BGA to CTG flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like December? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Cartagena (and then seeing more of Colombia!) is easy with Avianca. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bucaramanga Airport to Cartagena Airport.
Avianca is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a reliable 93.18% of services arriving as planned, Avianca has the best on-time record for BGA to CTG flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bucaramanga Airport to Cartagena Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BGA and CTG:
Bogota Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Cucuta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bucaramanga Airport to Cartagena Airport flight is $57. A return fare right now is $122. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BGA to CTG, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Bucaramanga Airport to Cartagena Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BGA to CTG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bucaramanga Airport to Cartagena Airport.
Handy information about Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)
73% of flights that leave from Bucaramanga Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Bucaramanga Airport from central Bucaramanga, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BGA? If you've booked an early flight from Bucaramanga Airport to Cartagena Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
If you're landing on a late Bucaramanga Airport to Cartagena Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near CTG:
Explore without limits with a Cartagena Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and find adventure across Cartagena and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cartagena Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
Cartagena Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Cartagena. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
January is the most popular month for flights from Bucaramanga Airport to Cartagena Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Cartagena in March.
The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Bucaramanga Airport to Cartagena Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BGA to CTG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cartagena. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Colombia, head for 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 among the biggest draws.


