Travelling from Ottawa to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): What you need to know
Cartagena (where Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport is located) and Ottawa share the UTC-5 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
To ensure you get on your flight from Ottawa to CTG, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YOW takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
58% of flights departing from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport land at their destination on time.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Have a late flight from Ottawa to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near CTG and turn in quicker:
Follow your own route with a Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and venture far and wide through Cartagena and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Ottawa to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
Central Cartagena is around 6 kilometres from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport is 263 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 476 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Ottawa to CTG. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Ottawa to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
January is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG). Plan your visit to Cartagena in September if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Ottawa to CTG plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Cartagena
Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cartagena:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Walls of Cartagena, La Fantastica Cartagena - Pirate Ship Tour, Sunset Tour & Rosario Island Tour and Centro Historico are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Cartagena itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Cartagena, now it's time to explore other corners of Colombia. Journey about 97 kilometres northeast 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've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Santa Marta is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 161 kilometres northeast of Cartagena. No journey is complete without seeing Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga.