Travelling from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Charleston and Cartagena share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CHS to CTG flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Charleston Airport to Cartagena Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between CHS and CTG include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Handy information about Charleston Airport (CHS)
79% of flights that depart Charleston Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Charleston Airport from central Charleston, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near CHS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Charleston Airport to Cartagena Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Charleston Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTG instead:
Pick up a Cartagena Airport rental car and explore Cartagena and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cartagena Airport around four weeks in advance.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Charleston Airport to Cartagena Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Cartagena. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Charleston Airport to Cartagena Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cartagena, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CHS to CTG around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Cartagena has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Colombia just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres south of Cartagena, a visit to Medellin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
If you want to check out another corner of Colombia, head for Barranquilla, roughly 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina are highlights.
