Travelling from Tampa to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): What you need to know
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is Tampa's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Tampa to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) taking off from here.
The timezone in Cartagena is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Tampa. Rafael Nunez International Airport is located in Cartagena.
To ensure you catch your flight from Tampa to CTG, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The journey from central Tampa to TPA takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Tampa to Rafael Nunez International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Tampa International Airport:
78.59% of flights taking off from Tampa International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
You can arrive at PIE from the centre of Tampa in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to cover the 29 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Tampa to CTG flight? Kick back in a hotel near St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.01%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
The address for PIE is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Reserve a hotel near CTG if you have a late flight from Tampa to Rafael Nunez International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar to explore Cartagena and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Tampa to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
At the moment, Rs33,118 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Rafael Nunez International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs74,680. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Tampa to CTG if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Tampa to Rafael Nunez International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Tampa to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG). Plan your visit to Cartagena in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Tampa to CTG flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. February is the warmest month in Cartagena, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
January has temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Tampa to Rafael Nunez International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cartagena
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cartagena right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Tampa to Rafael Nunez International Airport:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Cartagena when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Walled City of Cartagena followed by La Fantastica Cartagena - Pirate Ship Tour, Sunset Tour & Rosario Island Tour and Centro Historico.
Explore more of Colombia
Cartagena has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Colombia waiting to be explored. Around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena, a trip to Barranquilla will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Miramar Park and Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO.
If you're ready to explore another side of Colombia, consider Santa Marta, roughly 161 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga are key reasons to visit.
