Book Cheap Flights to Cartagena

Flying to Cartagena (CTG)

This is the fifth largest city in Colombia, at the place where the Spaniards established the first settlement here in the 16th century and it has been an important seaport ever since. However, you can easily catch flights to Cartagena to get here instead of spending weeks, if not months to get here through waterways.

Explore Cartagena

This city lies between Magdalena and Sinu rivers, which are large enough for trade ships to carry cargo. Before being colonized by Europeans, there was a small fishing village here. You will find plenty of restaurants here serving seafood even today. You can even board cruise ships from the port here. This city is next to the Caribbean Sea, so you will be able to stop at several destinations in the Caribbean islands. You can even catch boat rides and see the various parts of this city from the sea. You will be able to go on day trips to the islands close to this city.

Tourist Attractions in Cartagena

This was among the earliest Colonial settlements in this part of the world and there are some buildings that have survived centuries, giving you an opportunity to see what the life of people was like a few centuries ago. There are a number of churches that have survived too and there are some new ones too. This city also has some surviving forts that were built to defend this city from pirate attacks, which were very common in the Caribbean. There are even some palaces and a clock tower, which architecture lovers will enjoy watching.

Best Time to Visit Cartagena

Though the temperatures don’t change much from one month to another, it does rain a lot from May to November. So, if you prefer dry months to come here, December to April will be the right months for your plane tickets to Cartagena.

Major Airports

Rafael Núñez International Airport is the major international airport serving this city, welcoming over 5 million passengers every year. This airport is popular with not just those in this city but in the surrounding region too as there are more chances of catching direct flights from here. You can also choose the best airfare to Cartagena by comparing the rates of flights from different airlines.

Airport Transportation

This international airport is well-served by buses and taxis. You can even use apps to pre-book the cabs before you get here. Most drivers know where the popular hotels are and most parts of the city are within easy reach from this airport.

Planning Your Trip

Whether you are after a cruise holiday or after a winter break in this part of the world, you will want to come prepared. You will be packing your bags according to the purpose of your trip. Some airlines charge extra for your baggage, though they may be offering Cartagena cheap flights, so you will be considering buying items at the destination itself. This city has good markets and malls, offering everything that you may need for your trip. Most people prefer to book accommodation before getting to the destination as they fear they might get overcharged or they may not have time to go to different hotels enquiring about the charges or they may not trust the advice if the drivers for the accommodation.