Travelling from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
The timezone in Cartagena is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Houston.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your HOU to CTG flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
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 for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Houston Hobby Airport to Cartagena Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between HOU and CTG include:
Orlando International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
Currently, $492 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Houston Hobby Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $999. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HOU to CTG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cartagena Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from HOU to CTG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cartagena Airport.
Handy information about Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Of the flights that depart from Houston Hobby Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
To get to Houston Hobby Airport from central Houston, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Cartagena Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near HOU:
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
If you're getting in on a late Houston Hobby Airport to Cartagena Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near CTG:
Grab a Cartagena Airport rental car and discover Cartagena and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Cartagena Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
Cartagena Airport to the centre of Cartagena has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Cartagena Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Cartagena. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Cartagena Airport for February if you want to visit Cartagena during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HOU to CTG in January if you want to travel 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 cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cartagena. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, its best 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 dropping by Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.