Travelling from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG).
Rafael Nunez International Airport is located in Cartagena. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is 16 hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to CTG. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, aim to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Unwind before your Melbourne to CTG flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving right on cue.
About Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near CTG:
Travel at your own speed with a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and discover more of Cartagena and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
681 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport. A return flight starts from 1.440 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to CTG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Affordable Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG). Visit Cartagena in April for a quieter experience.
Book a Melbourne to CTG plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cartagena to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cartagena
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cartagena right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Melbourne 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 popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Cartagena itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Cartagena, now it's time to explore other parts of Colombia. Journey about 97 kilometres north-east to Barranquilla to check off its popular sights. From Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro to Miramar Park and Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Colombia, consider Santa Marta, about 161 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga are among the biggest draws.