Travelling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Cartagena is one hour behind New York and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your EWR to CTG flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between EWR and CTG include:
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight is $117. A round-trip ticket is currently $385. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EWR to CTG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport.
Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR's address is Building 1, Conrad Road.
73.3% of flights that take off from Newark Liberty International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central New York to Newark Liberty International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near EWR? If you're catching an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Newark Liberty International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTG instead:
Pick up a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car and discover Cartagena and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Rafael Nunez International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
From Rafael Nunez International Airport, Cartagena is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Cartagena in April.
Before locking in your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cartagena, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EWR to CTG sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cartagena. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.
Barranquilla is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. No trip is complete without seeing La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro.