Travelling from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Cartagena's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Cancun.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your CUN to CTG flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cancun Airport to Cartagena Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between CUN and CTG include:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
$225 is the best price for a one-way Cancun Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. Return flights start at $442. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from CUN to CTG, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Cancun Airport to Cartagena Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CUN to CTG.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cancun Airport to Cartagena Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
Cancun Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from CUN land on schedule 80% of the time.
Cancun Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CUN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cancun Airport to Cartagena Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
If you're arriving on a late Cancun Airport to Cartagena Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CTG:
Pick up a Cartagena Airport rental car and explore Cartagena and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cartagena Airport about four weeks in advance.
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 driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
The quietest month for a flight from Cancun Airport to Cartagena Airport is March, while January is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Cartagena based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Cancun Airport to Cartagena Airport, consider the type 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 CUN 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
You've done Cartagena, now it's time to explore more of Colombia. Travel around 467 kilometres south to Medellin to check off its leading sights. From EcoParque Comuna 13 to Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Barranquilla is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. No trip is complete without dropping by Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.