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How long is the flight to Cartagena?

If you are planning to fly to Cartagena, we at Opodo have reviewed the most popular routes to support your travel planning. From Sharjah, the flight duration is approximately 20h 50m; from Dubai, around 21h 24m; and from Abu Dhabi, close to 23h 27m.

Flight Time (in hours)

SharjahDubaiAbu Dhabi

0h 5h 10h 15h 20h 25h

20h 50m

21h 24m

23h 27m

How much does a flight to Cartagena cost?

At Opodo you can find flights from Abu Dhabi to Cartagena starting from AED 3,638, with an average price of AED 6,668. If you depart from other cities such as Dubai, you can find tickets from AED 3,638, and from Sharjah starting from AED 7,283, according to data from the last 72 hours.

Abu DhabiDubaiSharjah

AED 3,638

AED 6,668

AED 3,638

AED 8,051

AED 7,283

Abu DhabiCheapest

Cheapest Price: AED 3,638

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Start planning your trip to Cartagena with Opodo

If flights to Cartagena have been on your mind, now is a good time to start looking. Cartagena is the kind of place that stays with you once it has your attention, whether you are planning a short city break, a relaxed getaway, or that longer trip you have been putting off.

We want to make sure the flight part is the easiest part. At Opodo, you can book flights to Cartagena with a clear view of your options and pricing, all in one place. The airline, the route, and the timing all shape how your journey begins, and we help you get those details sorted without the back-and-forth.

Your schedule and preferences come first. Finding the right flight should not take longer than it needs to, and that is what we are here for.

Find the best-value flights to Cartagena

When you search for flights to Cartagena, you will find a wide range of options at various price points. The best choice depends on your priorities and how you like to travel. If time matters most, a quicker journey gives you more of it at your destination.

A little flexibility can help if keeping costs low is the goal. Shifting your travel dates by a day or two, or considering a different departure airport, can bring the fare down noticeably. Our comparison tools present all these variables clearly, so you can match them against what your trip actually needs.

Having every available option in one place makes the decision far easier. Whether you are driven by price, travel time, or a mix of both, we give you the clarity to book with confidence.

Find direct and connecting flights to Cartagena

Flights to Cartagena come with a solid range of route options, so you have real flexibility in how you plan your journey. Whether you are keeping an eye on costs or looking for the most convenient departure time, you can choose between non-stop services and multi-leg routes based on where you are flying from and when.

Picking the right airline for your trip

Airlines operating to Cartagena run the full spectrum, from no-frills carriers to full-service operators with premium cabin options. You can compare baggage policies, seating, and meal inclusions to find whichever fits your travel needs.

Stopover routes to Cartagena

If there is no direct service from your city, or if cutting the fare matters more than cutting travel time, a connecting itinerary is a practical option. These routes tend to have more departure slots throughout the day and can bring costs down considerably.

Non-stop flights to Cartagena

When time is the priority, a direct flight is the straightforward choice. No transit terminals to navigate, no layover to factor in, just land and head straight to your destination.

Our search tool brings all of this together in one place. Filter by price, journey time, or airline rating and book your flight to Cartagena in a few clicks.

Top things to do and places to explore in Cartagena

Indoor culture thrives year-round: The heat is no reason to scale back your plans. Cartagena has plenty to keep you occupied inside, from contemporary art galleries and world-class museums to historic sites that connect the city's layered past with where it stands today.

No crowds, no compromise: Off-peak travel puts the city's best-loved spots within easy reach. You get the views, the space, and the time to take it all in without the usual rush.

Local life takes centre stage: With fewer visitors around, the quieter, more everyday side of Cartagena comes through. Spend a morning at a neighbourhood market, join a hands-on cooking class, or take a walk through an area that rarely appears on tourist itineraries. That is where a city tends to show its real character.

A slower pace is worth it: Quieter periods are well suited to proper rest. Spas and wellness retreats are less pressed for time, which means your visit will feel more relaxed too. A massage or a full spa day is easier to enjoy when things are not at full capacity.

Map out your journey to Cartagena today

Putting together a trip to Cartagena is simple with Opodo. Book your flights, accommodation, and car rental all in one place, choose dates that work for you, and build your time in Cartagena around what you genuinely want to see and how much you want to spend.

FAQ's about Cartagena

How can I find cheap flights to Cartagena at Opodo?

At Opodo you can find flights from AED99 to Cartagena. Our offers are the result of a combination of different technologies, machine learning algorithms and real searches form our customers in our platform, so you can get the options that better suits your needs when flying to Cartagena.

When's the best time to go to Cartagena?

We checked our customers' flight searches, and the winner of best time to fly to Cartagena is... March.

The next best month to travel to Cartagena is February.

And let's not forget April, the third top choice for when to go to Cartagena.

However if you prefer things on the less busy side, we can also tell you (quietly) that the least popular month for flights to Cartagena is November.

What are the cheapest airlines flying to Cartagena?

Looking at the prices of our customers' bookings from the UAE to Cartagena, your best bet for cheap flights is:

Gulf Air: average one-way price of AED5,175.78 , with Abu Dhabi to Cartagena an average of AED5,175.78 and Abu Dhabi from AED 15907.
Pegasus Airlines (one-way average: AED6,373.30) : this includes an average price from Abu Dhabi to Cartagena of AED5,448.85 and also flights from Sharjah costing AED9,146.63.
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines: average cost for one-way was AED6,501.85 , with Dubai to Cartagena flights costing an average of AED6,416.49 and the price tag from Dubai being AED8,370.71.

Which airlines fly to Cartagena from the UAE?

Airlines flying direct from the UAE to Cartagena include:

Jetsmart Airlines, which flies from Bogota and Medellin to Cartagena plus from Pereira.
Arajet, which has flights from Bogota and Bucaramanga as well as Medellin to Cartagena.

Indirect flights from the Australia to Cartagena include:

Avianca, which flies from Dubai and Warsaw and also from Delhi.
Copa Airlines, with flights from Abu Dhabi and Dubai to Cartagena plus Madrid.
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines, which has flights from Bucaramanga and Sao Paulo as well as from Madrid to Cartagena.

What is the weather like in Cartagena?

If you're looking for summer vibes, the best time to travel to Cartagena is in June, July and August, when the average temperature reaches 32º, while January, March and February are the 3 sunniest months of the year, with an average of 30 hours. If you prefer colder temperatures, however, make sure you visit Cartagena during the months of January, February and December to experience an average of 24º. For those who don't care too much about temperatures, but want to avoid getting wet in the rain, it's important to avoid travelling during October, September and November, when the average precipitation in Cartagena is 167mm, while the months of February, March and January are drier, with an average of 2mm.