Flying from Rome to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): What you need to know
Rome is home to a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) taking off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
The timezone in Cartagena is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Rome. Rafael Nunez International Airport is located in Cartagena.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Rome to CTG.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Rome to CTG that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between FCO and CTG include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Rome to Rafael Nunez International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
When it comes to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, 70.57% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
You can arrive at CIA from central Rome in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Rome to CTG flight? Check in to a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.18%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Consider booking a hotel close to CTG if you're catching a late flight from Rome to Rafael Nunez International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Follow your own route with a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and experience more of Cartagena and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks before your Rome to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Rafael Nunez International Airport is 309 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 692 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Rome to CTG, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Rome to Rafael Nunez International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG). Visit Cartagena in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Rome to CTG plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Rafael Nunez International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Cartagena
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Cartagena right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Rome to Rafael Nunez International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Walled City of Cartagena, La Fantastica Cartagena - Pirate Ship Tour, Sunset Tour & Rosario Island Tour and Centro Historico are highlights which should be on every Cartagena itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
You've visited Cartagena, now it's time to discover more of Colombia. Travel around 97 kilometres north-east to Barranquilla to tick off its leading sights. From Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro to Miramar Park and Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 161 kilometres north-east of Cartagena, Santa Marta is another essential stop in Colombia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga.