Traveling from Bangkok to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Bangkok has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) flying out of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Cartagena is 12 hours behind Bangkok. Rafael Nunez International Airport is located in Cartagena, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Bangkok to CTG.
Traveling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from central Bangkok to BKK is around 32 kilometers. Check out Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Bangkok to Rafael Nunez International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour and 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 27 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Start your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Bangkok to CTG, take things easy in one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport:
About Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Bangkok to Rafael Nunez International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CTG:
Getting from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
From Rafael Nunez International Airport, Cartagena is approximately 11 kilometers away. It takes around 29 minutes to reach the center driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Rafael Nunez International Airport from AED 2,243 or travel return from just AED 7,120. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap flight tickets from Bangkok to CTG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Bangkok to Rafael Nunez International Airport.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok to Rafael Nunez International Airport. August is the most popular month to travel to Cartagena. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Bangkok to CTG in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap flights from Bangkok to Rafael Nunez International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cartagena
After locking in your flight from Bangkok to Rafael Nunez International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cartagena:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Walled City of Cartagena, Museo del Oro Zenu and La Popa Monastery are top sights which should feature on any good Cartagena itinerary.
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