Travelling from La Union Airport (POP) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): what you need to know
The timezone in Cartagena is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Puerto Plata.
To ensure you get on your POP to CTG flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from La Union Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between POP and CTG include:
Las Americas International Airport
Miami International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from La Union Airport (POP) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
At the moment, 182 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way La Union Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 361 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from POP to CTG, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from La Union Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from POP to CTG by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from La Union Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about La Union Airport (POP)
When it comes to La Union Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.03% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach La Union Airport from central Puerto Plata, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel close to POP? If you've booked an early flight from La Union Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Book a hotel close to CTG if you're taking a late La Union Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car and explore Cartagena and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Rafael Nunez International Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
Rafael Nunez International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Cartagena. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
August is the most popular month for flights from La Union Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Cartagena in April.
The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from La Union Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from POP to CTG sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Colombia
Cartagena has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Colombia waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres south of Cartagena, a trip to Medellin will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.
If you want to check out another great destination in Colombia, head for Barranquilla, roughly 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro are among the biggest draws.
