Travelling from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Punta Cana Airport to Cartagena Airport.
Cartagena's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Cartagena one hour behind Punta Cana.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your PUJ to CTG flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Neos is your gateway to discovering Cartagena (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Colombia!). Browse the direct flights from Punta Cana Airport to Cartagena Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Neos on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for PUJ to CTG flights is Neos.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Punta Cana Airport to Cartagena Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PUJ and CTG include:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Handy information about Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Of the flights that depart from Punta Cana Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Punta Cana Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Punta Cana. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near PUJ? If you've booked an early flight from Punta Cana Airport to Cartagena Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
If you're landing on a late Punta Cana Airport to Cartagena Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CTG:
Grab a Cartagena Airport rental car and explore Cartagena and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Cartagena Airport about four weeks before travelling.
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.
Travelling on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
January is the busiest month for flights from Punta Cana Airport to Cartagena Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Cartagena in March.
Before locking in your flight from Punta Cana Airport to Cartagena Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cartagena, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PUJ 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
Cartagena is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Colombia just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres south of Cartagena, a trip to Medellin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
Around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena, Barranquilla is another favourite stop in Colombia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.