Flying from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Rafael Nunez International Airport to El Dorado International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Cartagena and Bogota are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Each week, there are 1,514 Rafael Nunez International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, take the 02:49 LATAM Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 23:32 with LATAM Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CTG to BOG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to El Dorado International Airport, so jetting to Bogota (and then seeing more parts of Colombia!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to fly with AVIANCA on this route.
With 67.65% of services landing on schedule, Wingo is the most punctual carrier offering CTG to BOG flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rafael Nunez International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CTG and BOG:
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Matecana International Airport
Camilo Daza International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Right now, C$31 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rafael Nunez International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$97. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from CTG to BOG, book your journey six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to El Dorado International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CTG to BOG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to El Dorado International Airport.
Handy information about Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Of the departures from Rafael Nunez International Airport, 67.0% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Rafael Nunez International Airport from central Cartagena, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Rafael Nunez International Airport to El Dorado International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CTG:
Arriving at El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rafael Nunez International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BOG instead:
Grab an El Dorado International Airport rental car and explore Bogota and beyond with your own set of wheels. Renta Facil, Localiza and Green Motion are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from El Dorado International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Bogota. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Rafael Nunez International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Bogota. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Bogota is September, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to El Dorado International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CTG to BOG in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
You've seen Bogota, now it's time to explore other parts of Colombia. Journey about 306 kilometres south-west to Cali to check off its must-visit sights. From Cristo Rey to Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Colombia, head for Medellin, roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are the start of reasons to visit.
