Flying from Pereira Airport (PEI) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Pereira Airport to Cartagena Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Pereira and Cartagena follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
Choose from 14 weekly Pereira Airport to Cartagena Airport flights. The 06:35 departure with JetSMART is the earliest you can take. AVIANCA operates the last service of the day at 20:46.
Your PEI to CTG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
JetSmart is your gateway to exploring Cartagena (and maybe even some other great parts of Colombia!). Browse the direct flights from Pereira Airport to Cartagena Airport offered by this popular airline.
JetSmart is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Avianca is the most punctual carrier offering PEI to CTG flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Pereira Airport to Cartagena Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PEI and CTG:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pereira Airport (PEI) to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Pereira Airport to Cartagena Airport flight is $47. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $104. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from PEI to CTG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Pereira Airport to Cartagena Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Pereira Airport to Cartagena Airport.
Handy information about Pereira Airport (PEI)
When it comes to Pereira Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Pereira Airport from central Pereira, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Pereira Airport to Cartagena Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near PEI:
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
Book a hotel near CTG if you're taking a late Pereira Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Cartagena Airport rental car and discover Cartagena and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Cartagena Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
Cartagena Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Cartagena. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
January is the busiest month for flights from Pereira Airport to Cartagena Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Cartagena in March.
Before locking in your flight from Pereira Airport to Cartagena Airport, think about the type of weather you like. 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). Look for cheap tickets from PEI to CTG sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Colombia
Cartagena is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Colombia just waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres south of Cartagena, a visit to Medellin will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like 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 trip is complete without seeing Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.

