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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bogotá to Cartagena:

• Earliest: departs at 00:20 and lands at 01:53
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 01:28.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bogotá to Cartagena:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Bogotá to Cartagena takes 1h 33m, covering 1,055 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Bogotá to Cartagena range from $101 to $188, with an average of $141 over the past 12 months. Anything below $101 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 41% above the $141 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $141 return, compared with $163 via a stopover through Bucaramanga Palo Negro (BGA).

Wingo is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while JetSMART has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Bogotá to Cartagena flights are:

• Wingo: 92% on time
• JetSMART: 88% on time
• Avianca: 88% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $18–$144 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and LATAM Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bogotá to Cartagena flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 27%, Afternoon flights for 21%, and Night flights for 9%.

One-way fares from Bogotá to Cartagena are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $206, which is 132% above the typical average for this route.

Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $36 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION
• Localiza
• National
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Bogotá to Cartagena usually depart from Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and arrive at Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bogotá to Cartagena route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 45m.

One-stop flights from Bogotá to Cartagena most commonly connect through:

• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) – 70% of one-stop connections
• Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl (CLO) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Bucaramanga Palo Negro (BGA) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Pereira Matecana (PEI) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Bogotá to Cartagena. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $117 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $165, a difference of $49.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

6 airlines operate flights between Bogotá and Cartagena. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Avianca
• LATAM Airlines
• JetSMART
• Wingo
• KLM
• Edelweiss Air

Flying via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 37m, compared to 7h 17m via Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl (CLO) and 7h 39m via Bucaramanga Palo Negro (BGA).

Among airlines operating Bogotá to Cartagena flights:

• JetSMART: offers free seat selection
• Wingo: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetSMART: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Wingo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you get sick while at the airport or forgot your medication, you can head over to the medical center at El Dorado International Airport. The Fontibon Hospital offers both medical and vaccination services. The hospital is open from 07:00 am to 06:00 pm and is located at T1, second floor. The airport also has a medical center that offers emergency medical care, first aid, and general medical practices for passengers. It is also located on T1, second floor and is open 24 hours.

El Dorado International Airport offers a storage service at the Guarda Equipaje and charges a fixed fee of about COL$54,086 ($15) per 12 hours. The storage facility can be found at T1, first floor, adjacent to Hertz car rental offices. The facility is open 24 hours.

With over 1,600 parking spaces available at El Dorado International Airport, you will never miss a space to park your vehicle. The airport offers parking spaces at different locations: Downtown, North, and South Parking. Downtown parking is located in the center of T1, North Parking is found northeast of the terminal near Gate 9, and South Parking is found southwest of the terminal near Gate 1. The parking fees are around COL$48,000 ($13) for 24 hours.

If you want to sleep at a hotel near the airport, you are spoilt for options. Several hotels are located few minutes from the airport, which means you can walk to their location. Nearby options include Hotel Las Americas, Hotel Manglar 421, and Varanasi Boutique Hotel.