Flying from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Cartagena's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Cuzco.
Leave plenty of time to make your CUZ to CTG flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Cuzco Airport to Cartagena Airport. Bogota Airport is a popular stopover on the CUZ to CTG route.
Handy information about Cuzco Airport (CUZ)
When it comes to Cuzco Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Cuzco to Cuzco Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CUZ? If you've booked an early flight from Cuzco Airport to Cartagena Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
If you're coming in on a late Cuzco Airport to Cartagena Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near CTG:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cartagena Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Cartagena's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cartagena Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
Cartagena Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Cartagena. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Cuzco Airport to Cartagena Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Cartagena. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Cuzco Airport to Cartagena Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from CUZ to CTG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored after you've seen Cartagena. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Colombia, head for Barranquilla, about 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina are highlights.