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Flying Time1 h and 13 mWhen flying from Medellin to Cartagena, this can take around 1 h and 13 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight$19The best price for flights from Medellin to Cartagena offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure AirportJ M CordovaJ M Cordova is where you'll take off when flying from Medellin to Cartagena

Arrival AirportRafael NunezYou'll land at Rafael Nunez when flying from Medellin to Cartagena

Peak seasonJanuaryJanuary is the busiest time to fly from Medellin to Cartagena according to search data results from our customers

Airlines operating this routeJetsmart Airlines, Avianca, WingoAirline(s) that fly from Medellin to Cartagena

Best time to bookJanuaryJanuary is one of the most frequent times to fly to Cartagena from Medellin according to real data from our customers

Route information

Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

1%Trains are 1% more expensive in Cartagena than in Medellin.

Medellin$0.80

Cartagena$0.81

MealMid-priced restaurant

6%A meal in Cartagena is 6% cheaper than a meal in Medellin.

Medellin$6.50

Cartagena$6.12

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

59%Taxis are 59% more expensive in Cartagena than in Medellin.

Medellin$1.47

Cartagena$2.33

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

10%Coffee in Cartagena is 10% cheaper than in Medellin.

Medellin$1.70

Cartagena$1.53

Exchange rate

1 USD = 4105.83 COP

1 COP = 0.01 USD

Last checked on Mon, 03/24

Distance: 286 miles

Medellin airports

J M Cordova (MDE)How far from city center: 1 miles

Cartagena airports

Rafael Nunez (CTG)How far from city center: 5 miles

Flights from Medellin

Medellin is the capital city of Antioquia province in Colombia, an urban center that is an important manufacturing region. It is home to over three million people. The main airport is Jose Maria Cordova Airport, located roughly 18 miles from Medellin in the city of Rionegro. It is also known as Rionegro Airport and is the second biggest airport in the country in terms of passenger and cargo volume. Amenities at this airport include 11 boarding bridges, lounges, restaurants, duty-free shops and parking spaces for 300 vehicles. The domestic airport, Olaya Herrera Airport, is closer to the city center. There are restaurants, parking spaces for 202 vehicles and 28 for motorbikes, free Wi-Fi and retailers.

Travelling to Medellin airport

To catch flights from Medellin to Cartagena at the airport, you can take the bus, minibus or taxi. Average travel time is 40 minutes from the city to Rionegro. Taxis are metered and can be booked by phone at no additional cost. There are no authorized bus companies that go to the domestic airport, but certain bus routes pass nearby (about a block away). Otherwise, a taxi is the best way to reach the airport or you can drive there using the Autopista del Sur, Av. Guayabal or via Cra. 65. It is roughly an 8 to 10-minute drive to the airport depending on the traffic.

Reaching Cartagena

Cartagena is one of those charming cities that you sometimes are lucky to discover and once you do, it is difficult to leave. Featuring gorgeous colonial architecture, cobbled streets and massive churches, the city is a treasure trove for history lovers. Stroll along its enthralling streets, admire colorful balconies or relax in one of the many outdoor cafes. There are palaces and castles to discover, cathedrals to gape at and markets to peruse. By night, there is no shortage of things to do, from listening to live music at cafes to dancing the salsa at the club. Cartagena combines every little piece of action that you want with history and culture.

Getting to the city center

Air travel to Cartagena is served by the Rafael Nunez International Airport, which is conveniently located 10 minutes from the Centro de Convenciones Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala and about 15 minutes from the hotel zone area of the city. Buses and taxis go to the city center of Cartagena. Taxis operate 24 hours and city buses from 6:50 until 23:45. You can also use airport shuttle vans or pre-arranged private vans for families and groups. It is also possible to rent a limousine from the airport to the city center, with some having sufficient room to accommodate large groups.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Medellin to Cartagena

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Colombia. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from Medellin to Cartagena, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Medellin to Cartagena is $19. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Cartagena more expensive than Medellin to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Cartagena costs about $ 2.33 USD, 59% more expensive than Medellin, with a fare of $ 1.47 USD,

while train tickets cost 1% more at Cartagena: $ 0.81 USD versus $ 0.80 USD at Medellin.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 6.12 USD euros in Cartagena, 6% less than the 6.50 USD euros in Medellin.

The price of the coffee is around 10% cheaper in Cartagena, with an average of 1.53 USD, while in Medellin the coffee costs 1.70 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Medellin to Cartagena?

The most popular months to book a trip from Medellin to Cartagena are January, December and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Medellin to Cartagena?

The best time of the year to visit Cartagena depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, January is the best month to fly to Cartagena from Medellin in terms of searches from our customers, followed by December and April. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds July, September and May are the months with fewer searches for Medellin - Cartagena.

How long does the flight from Medellin to Cartagena take?

Flight length from Medellin to Cartagena is around 01:13 hours on average, at an average distance of 504 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Medellin and Cartagena?

The main route from Medellin to Cartagena is: J M Cordova (MDE) to Rafael Nunez (CTG). The following airlines fly this route:

Jetsmart Airlines.

Wingo.

LATAM Airlines.

Which airlines fly from Medellin to Cartagena?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Medellin to Cartagena are:

Viva Air.
LATAM Airlines.
Avianca.

Avianca, stopping at Bogota during at least 62 minutes.

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