Flying from Houston to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Houston has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Houston to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) flying out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Houston and Cartagena (where Rafael Nunez International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
Your flight from Houston to CTG won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? High seasons (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Houston to CTG. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Take a pause at one of these airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The distance from central Houston to IAH is about 27 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest route, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
Need a handy hotel near George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Houston to Rafael Nunez International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Rafael Nunez International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these options between William P. Hobby Airport and CTG:
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You can arrive at HOU from the centre of Houston in about 22 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 42 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Houston to CTG, stay in one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport:
About Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
If you have a late flight from Houston to Rafael Nunez International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CTG:
Getting from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
Rafael Nunez International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Cartagena. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 29 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Houston to Rafael Nunez International Airport is Rs39,817. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs98,941. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Houston to CTG if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool and compare the prices of tickets from Houston to Rafael Nunez International Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are marked in green, so you can easily choose a flight that fits your budget.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when prices drop. The right timing can be the key to finding cheap tickets from Houston to CTG.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Houston to Rafael Nunez International Airport.
The best time to fly from Houston to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Houston to Rafael Nunez International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Cartagena in April when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Cartagena. The warmest month is February. Book your flights from Houston to CTG sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
Travel in January if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 24ºC and 32ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Houston to Rafael Nunez International Airport.
More about Cartagena
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cartagena right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Houston to Rafael Nunez International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Walled City of Cartagena, Museo del Oro Zenu and La Popa Monastery are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Cartagena itinerary.
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