Flying from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Cartagena's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Richmond.
Your RIC to CTG flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Richmond Airport to Cartagena Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RIC and CTG:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
184 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Richmond Airport to Cartagena Airport flight. A return flight starts from 399 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RIC to CTG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Richmond Airport to Cartagena Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
The address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Of the flights that depart from Richmond Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Richmond Airport from central Richmond, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near RIC? If you're catching an early flight from Richmond Airport to Cartagena Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
If you have a late Richmond Airport to Cartagena Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CTG:
Explore without limits with a Cartagena Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and find adventure across Cartagena and beyond.
Booking your ride from Cartagena Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
From Cartagena Airport, Cartagena is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
January is the busiest month for flights from Richmond Airport to Cartagena Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cartagena in March.
The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Richmond Airport to Cartagena Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from RIC to CTG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Cartagena, now it's time to explore other parts of Colombia. Travel about 467 kilometres south to Medellin to check off its leading sights. From EcoParque Comuna 13 to Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Colombia, head for Barranquilla, about 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina are among the biggest draws.