Travelling from Santiago Airport (STI) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Cartagena's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Cartagena one hour behind Santiago.
To ensure you catch your STI to CTG flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santiago Airport to Cartagena Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between STI and CTG:
Miami International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Santo Domingo Las Americas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago Airport (STI) to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
$330 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Santiago Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. A return flight starts from $689. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from STI to CTG if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Santiago Airport to Cartagena Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from STI to CTG.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Santiago Airport to Cartagena Airport.
Handy information about Santiago Airport (STI)
Santiago Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from STI arrive at their destination on time.
Santiago Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Santiago Airport to Cartagena Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to STI:
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Santiago Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CTG instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cartagena Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and see more of Cartagena and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cartagena Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
From Cartagena Airport, Cartagena is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
January is the busiest month for flights from Santiago Airport to Cartagena Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Cartagena in March.
When booking your flight from Santiago Airport to Cartagena Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cartagena, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STI to CTG in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Cartagena, now it's time to discover more of Colombia. Travel about 467 kilometres south to Medellin to check off its top attractions. From EcoParque Comuna 13 to Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena, Barranquilla is another essential stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.