Travelling from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Cartagena Airport to Lima Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Cartagena and Lima are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
You can choose from 12 weekly Cartagena Airport to Lima Airport flights. The 04:25 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest flight available. LATAM Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 18:05.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CTG to LIM flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
LATAM Airlines has direct flights from Cartagena Airport to Lima Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Lima — and maybe even more of Peru if you have time.
LATAM Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 78.33% of services landing as planned, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CTG to LIM flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cartagena Airport to Lima Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CTG and LIM:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to Lima Airport (LIM)
154 € is currently the best price for a one-way Cartagena Airport to Lima Airport flight. A return flight starts at 268 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from CTG to LIM. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Cartagena Airport to Lima Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Cartagena Airport (CTG)
Of all flights departing from Cartagena Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
Cartagena Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Cartagena. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near CTG? If you've booked an early flight from Cartagena Airport to Lima Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
If you're arriving on a late Cartagena Airport to Lima Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LIM:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Lima Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget to explore Lima and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Lima Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cartagena Airport to Lima Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Lima in March.
Before locking in your flight from Cartagena Airport to Lima Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Lima, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CTG to LIM around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Peru
Callao is just one of the many places in Peru waiting to be explored after you've experienced Lima. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Islas Palomino, Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe.
Trujillo is another favourite destination in Peru and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. No journey is complete without a visit to Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.