Traveling from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): what you need to know
A direct flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport takes 1 hour 10 minutes (on average). Cartagena's timezone is UTC-5 — identical to Medellin.
Choose from 612 weekly flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. The 03:58 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest flight you can take from MDE to CTG. LATAM Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:06 if early starts aren't your thing.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
AVIANCA offers direct flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Cartagena — and maybe even more of Colombia if you have time.
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MDE and CTG are:
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Airport
When flying within Colombia, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to present another kind of identity document, like a driver's license or ID card. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from MDE to CTG, check your ID is up to date before you take to the skies.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport is AED 91. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 187. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from MDE to CTG.
The cheapest month for tickets from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from MDE to CTG. You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have fallen. We'll tell you the moment the price changes.
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Handy information about Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Central Medellin to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is approximately 24 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 36 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking an early flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to MDE:
Arriving at Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
If you're on a late flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near CTG:
Getting from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
Rafael Nunez International Airport to central Cartagena is about 29 minutes in a car. It's approximately 11 kilometers away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
When to fly to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Cartagena. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport for February if you want to explore Cartagena during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from MDE to CTG in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC on average.
More about Cartagena
Once you've locked in your flights from MDE to CTG, you'll want to find a place to stay in Cartagena. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Walled City of Cartagena, Museo del Oro Zenu and La Popa Monastery are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Cartagena itinerary.
Complete your Cartagena trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Rafael Nunez International Airport — next up is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Cartagena.