Travelling from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Cartagena's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Cartagena two hours behind Salvador.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SSA to CTG flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Right now, $258 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $550. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SSA to CTG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SSA to CTG.
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Handy information about Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SSA make it to their destination as scheduled 80.87% of the time.
To get to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport from central Salvador, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near SSA. Whether you have an early flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Consider staying in a hotel near CTG if you're on a late Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car and explore Cartagena and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Rafael Nunez International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The quietest month for a flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Cartagena based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Cartagena during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SSA to CTG in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
Cartagena is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Colombia just waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres south of Cartagena, a trip to Medellin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Colombia, head for Barranquilla, about 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro are among its highlights.