Flying from London to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your journey from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Cartagena is five hours behind London. Rafael Nunez International Airport is located in Cartagena, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from London to CTG.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from London to CTG with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between LHR and CTG include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Rafael Nunez International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from London to Rafael Nunez International Airport. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a popular option between London Gatwick Airport and CTG.
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to CTG flight:
69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive as planned.
About Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Rafael Nunez International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CTG:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cartagena and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around four weeks before your London to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Rafael Nunez International Airport is 267 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 616 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to CTG if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your London to Rafael Nunez International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG). August is the most popular month to visit Cartagena. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
When booking your London to CTG plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. February is the warmest month in Cartagena, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Rafael Nunez International Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Cartagena
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cartagena right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from London to Rafael Nunez International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Walled City of Cartagena, La Fantastica Cartagena - Pirate Ship Tour, Sunset Tour & Rosario Island Tour and Centro Historico are top sights which should be on any well-planned Cartagena itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Barranquilla is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cartagena. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Miramar Park and Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO.
Santa Marta is another well-known destination in Colombia and is around 161 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. No journey is complete without dropping by Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga.