Travelling from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cartagena Airport to Bucaramanga Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Cartagena and Bucaramanga are in the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can take your pick of eight weekly Cartagena Airport to Bucaramanga Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CTG to BGA flight.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Avianca is your ticket to exploring Bucaramanga (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Colombia!). Browse the direct flights from Cartagena Airport to Bucaramanga Airport offered by this airline.
Avianca is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 88.64% of services arriving as planned, Avianca is the most punctual carrier for CTG to BGA flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cartagena Airport to Bucaramanga Airport. These are the top stopovers between CTG and BGA:
Bogota Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Cucuta Airport
Handy information about Cartagena Airport (CTG)
75% of flights departing from Cartagena Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Cartagena to Cartagena Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CTG. Whether you have an early flight from Cartagena Airport to Bucaramanga Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)
If you're arriving on a late Cartagena Airport to Bucaramanga Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BGA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bucaramanga Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Sixt or Alamo and explore beyond Bucaramanga's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Bucaramanga Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)
December is the busiest month for flights from Cartagena Airport to Bucaramanga Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Bucaramanga in March.
Book your flight from Cartagena Airport to Bucaramanga Airport for February if you'd like to explore Bucaramanga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CTG to BGA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bucaramanga. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Around 290 kilometres west of Bucaramanga, Medellin is another favourite stop in Colombia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.