Flight from Cartagena to Medellin
Overview
Flight from Cartagena to Medellin: Haqqi Tours offers flight tickets from Cartagena to Medellin, checks the fares and seats for your dates and confirms everything on WhatsApp. The flight from Cartagena to Medellin takes about 1 hour 15 minutes non-stop, flown by Avianca, JetSMART and Wingo, from Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) to José María Córdova International Airport (Medellín) (MDE). Below we clarify how much a flight from Cartagena to Medellin costs and what changes the fare, how to find the cheapest flight ticket, how to book with us, what to know at both airports and what to do when you land - then you send the form and we message you with the price.
Highlights
- Flight from Cartagena to Medellin in about 1 hour 15 minutes - non-stop
- Airlines on the route: Avianca, JetSMART and Wingo
- Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) to José María Córdova International Airport (Medellín) (MDE)
- Several a day - we find the departure that fits your plans
- Cheapest flight from Cartagena to Medellin: every fare class checked for your dates
- Baggage, seats, children and infants, meals and special requests handled by our staff
- Send the form - we message you by WhatsApp with the price, you confirm, the e-ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides airport transfers and tours at both ends of the Cartagena to Medellin route
Full Description
Flight from Cartagena to Medellin at a glance
Here is what the Cartagena to Medellin flight looks like: non-stop, about 1 hour 15 minutes gate to gate, on Avianca, JetSMART and Wingo, several a day. Departure from Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG), arrival at José María Córdova International Airport (Medellín) (MDE). Haqqi Tours compares every airline and fare on your travel date and sends you the cheapest and the most convenient, side by side.
- Route: Cartagena to Medellin
- Airlines: Avianca, JetSMART and Wingo
- Flight time: about 1 hour 15 minutes
- Type: non-stop
- Frequency: several a day
- Departure airport: Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG)
- Arrival airport: José María Córdova International Airport (Medellín) (MDE)
- Classes: economy and business
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, e-ticket by message
The Cartagena-Medellín link joins the Caribbean coast to the mountains; note that flights land at Rionegro, about an hour from Medellín city.
Return flight from Medellin to Cartagena
Coming back? Say so on the form. A return flight ticket from Medellin to Cartagena booked with the outbound is frequently cheaper than two separate bookings, and it keeps the trip on one WhatsApp thread with one point of contact.
How much is a flight from Cartagena to Medellin?
"How much is the Cartagena to Medellin flight?" is the question we get most, and the honest answer is that it moves every day. Low fares open months ahead and disappear as seats sell; peak seasons, school holidays and the most convenient departure times cost more; a fare with a checked bag and a flexible ticket cost more than a hand-luggage-only seat. Haqqi Tours offers the current cost for the date you travel shortly afterwards of receiving the form - the actual fare, not an estimate.
Ask us for two or three options and we send the cost of each - for example the cheapest fare with hand luggage only, the same flight with a checked bag, and the best-timed departure of the day - so the comparison is in front of you before you book.
Cheapest flight from Cartagena to Medellin: how to pay less
A cheap Cartagena to Medellin flight ticket is rarely luck. It is the right airline, the right day and the right fare class - which is what we verify for you:
- Ask about infant and child fares and about group bookings for four or more
- Book early - low fare tiers open months ahead and sell first, especially for holidays
- Fly mid-week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures are generally cheaper than Friday, Sunday and Monday
- Consider early-morning and late-evening departures, which often carry the lowest fares
- Tell us if your dates are flexible - moving by a day can change the fare a lot
- Pack to the fare: a hand-luggage-only ticket is cheaper if you do not need a checked bag
We answer "what is the cheapest way to fly from Cartagena to Medellin?" many times a day; the answer for your dates comes back on WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.
How to book flights from Cartagena to Medellin with Haqqi Tours
Booking a flight from Cartagena to Medellin with us takes a few minutes and one conversation. Fill in the short form on this page with your date, whether you want a one-way or a return, how many adults and children are flying and the class you prefer. Our team then messages you by WhatsApp to check your booking: we confirm the flights available that day, the carrier, the baggage included and the cost. You choose, we book, and the e-ticket arrives in the same chat.
- Step 1 - complete the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
- Step 2 - we message you through WhatsApp with the flights, the baggage included and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the flight you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Medellin
Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the flight: a private transfer to the airport in Cartagena, a driver at José María Córdova International Airport (Medellín) (MDE) with your name, and tours in Medellin. Mention it in the WhatsApp chat and it goes on the same confirmation.
Airlines flying from Cartagena to Medellin
On the flight from Cartagena to Medellin you can choose between Avianca, JetSMART and Wingo. A full-service airline typically includes a checked bag, a meal and a flexible ticket; a low-cost fare is cheaper at the start and adds those items one by one. We provide both and tell you the total for the way you actually travel.
- Avianca - Cartagena to Medellin
- JetSMART - Cartagena to Medellin
- Wingo - Cartagena to Medellin
Departure: Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG)
Flights from Cartagena to Medellin leave from Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG), serving Cartagena - cartagena is Colombia's Caribbean jewel, with a UNESCO-listed walled colonial city, San Felipe Castle and the Rosario Islands nearby. Plan to be at the airport about two hours before an international departure and ninety minutes before a domestic one; earlier at peak times. Online check-in opens 24 to 48 hours before and we send the link with your ticket. Getting to the airport: Cartagena has no train; buses and shared minivans serve the airport, but the terminal is so close to the Walled City that a private car is quick and simple, and it is the practical choice for Bocagrande, the cruise port, the Rosario pier or the long drives to Playa Blanca and Santa Marta.
- Online check-in opens 24-48 hours before; we send the link and the booking reference
- Keep the passport or ID used for booking with the e-ticket - names must match exactly
- Check the baggage included in your fare - we tell you before you book
- Haqqi Tours arranges a private transfer from your hotel in Cartagena to Rafael Núñez International Airport
Arrival: José María Córdova International Airport (Medellín) (MDE) and getting into Medellin
You arrive at José María Córdova International Airport (Medellín) (MDE). The Metro, tram and Metrocable are cheap and clean but do not reach the airport, which is 45 to 60 minutes away by road; buses and shared vans run from the terminal, while a private car is the simple choice with luggage, at night or for El Poblado and Laureles hotels. If you would rather not think about it, we book a private transfer from the airport to your accommodation in Medellin, with the driver tracking the flight in case it is late.
Many passengers continue from Medellin to somewhere else. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.
Baggage, seats and classes on the Cartagena to Medellin flight
On board, the Cartagena to Medellin flight is about 1 hour 15 minutes: economy is perfectly comfortable, and business class adds a bigger seat, a meal and lounge access for those who want it. Baggage rules differ by airline and fare; children and infants have their own allowances. Let us know who is flying and what you are carrying and we choose accordingly.
- Meals included on full-service airlines; special meals ordered in advance on request
- Business class: bigger seat, meal, lounge, priority boarding - we send the cost beside economy
- Cabin bag on every fare; checked bag included on full-service fares, optional on low-cost ones
- Adding baggage at booking is cheaper than at the airport - we add it for you
Flying with children, families and groups from Cartagena to Medellin
Three things to know about the flight from Cartagena to Medellin with children: infants under two fly on a lap, children get their own seat and usually a lower fare, and a folding pushchair goes free. Groups get seats together and, on many airlines, a group rate. Tell us the numbers and we handle the rest, including the transfer with enough room for everyone.
Things to do in Medellin when you land
Medellín is Colombia's second city, set in the Aburrá Valley with a mild year-round climate, a Metro with cable cars and a remarkable urban revival. Start with Metrocable rides to Parque Arví, Plaza Botero and Museo de Antioquia and Pueblito Paisa on Cerro Nutibara, then Guatapé and the Piedra del Peñol and Museo de Memoria. A tip from our desk: Let us know your flight number and hotel address; the road from the airport passes through the Túnel de Oriente and can be slow in rain or at rush hour, so plan a buffer if you have a connection.
We offer tours and transfers in Medellin as well as the flight ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.
Best time to fly from Cartagena to Medellin
Flights from Cartagena to Medellin run all year, several a day. The climate is mild all year; December to March and July to August are the driest months, April to May and October to November the rainiest, and city traffic peaks at weekday rush hours and on long-weekend holiday exits. If you can travel outside those weeks the same seat costs less and the airports are quieter. Whatever the month, early booking is the single biggest saving.
Why book your Cartagena to Medellin flight with Haqqi Tours
Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books flights from Cartagena to Medellin every day. We provide the ticket in your name, the fare with the right baggage, the seats you want, the cheapest option for your travel date, and a human on WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the trip. Around the flight, we offer airport transfers, tours and hotels in both cities. Send the form on this page; we message you with the price; you decide.
On board
- Infants under two on a lap at a reduced fare; children with their own seat
- About 1 hour 15 minutes in the air non-stop
- Meals on full-service airlines; snacks for purchase on low-cost carriers
- Special meals, wheelchair assistance and extra baggage arranged in advance
- Cabin bag on every fare; checked baggage as included in the fare we send
Before you travel
- Departure from Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) - terminal and closing times sent with the ticket
- Arrival at José María Córdova International Airport (Medellín) (MDE) - taxis, public transport and our drivers at arrivals
- Be at the airport 2 hours before international, 90 minutes before domestic departures
- Haqqi Tours arranges private airport transfers at both ends, flight tracked
Good to know
- Book the return with the outbound to compare a return fare with two singles
- Send us two possible dates and we tell you which is cheaper
- Keep the passport used for booking; names must match the ticket
- Check in online as soon as it opens to choose seats
- Mid-week departures are normally the cheapest
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is it better to fly or take the train from Cartagena to Medellin?
For this route the flight is the practical choice - about 1 hour 15 minutes in the air. We provide trains and transfers too and say honestly which is better for your dates.
Where do I land in Medellin?
You land at José María Córdova International Airport (Medellín) (MDE). Taxis and local transport leave from arrivals; a Haqqi Tours driver can meet you at the exit with your name if you add a transfer.
Can I book the Cartagena to Medellin flight for a group?
Certainly. Give the number of passengers on the form; we book everyone together in one reservation and, when the numbers justify it, ask the airline for a group fare.
Which airlines fly from Cartagena to Medellin?
On this route: Avianca, JetSMART and Wingo. Fares, departure times and baggage rules differ between them, so we compare all of them for the date you travel and send the sensible options side by side.
How early should I be at Rafael Núñez International Airport?
About two hours before an international flight and ninety minutes before a domestic one; more at peak times or if you have bags to check. Low-cost airlines close bag drop strictly on time.
Are there direct flights from Cartagena to Medellin?
Yes. Avianca, JetSMART and Wingo operate non-stop flights from Cartagena to Medellin several a day, and non-stop is what we book unless a connection is clearly cheaper and you prefer it.
Can I change or cancel my flight ticket?
It depends on the airline and the fare class - flexible tickets can be changed, the cheapest typically cannot. We spell out the conditions before you confirm and handle any change for you afterwards.
What is the cheapest flight from Cartagena to Medellin?
Normally a mid-week departure booked well ahead, on whichever airline has the lowest fare that day, with only the baggage you need. Give us flexible dates on the form and we search the cheapest Cartagena to Medellin flight across all of them.
What is the difference between economy and business class?
Business class means a much larger seat, a meal, lounge access, priority boarding and normally a more flexible ticket; economy is the practical choice for a 1 hour 15 minutes flight. We send the cost of both.
Do you provide flights in the other direction or to other cities?
Of course. Haqqi Tours provides flight tickets on any route; Medellin to Cartagena and onward flights from Medellin can all go on the same booking.
Do children and infants need a ticket?
Yes, at their own fares: infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced rate, children from two need a seat and typically pay a child fare. Give the ages on the form and we apply them.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
The airline must rebook you and may owe assistance or compensation under the rules that apply; our WhatsApp desk guides you through it. A transfer booked with us tracks the flight, so the driver waits.
Is baggage included in the Cartagena to Medellin flight ticket?
Not always. Full-service fares generally include a checked bag; low-cost and basic fares include hand luggage only. We state exactly what each fare includes before you book and add a bag where it is cheaper to do so at booking.
When is the best time to book the Cartagena to Medellin flight?
As soon as your dates are fixed. Low fare tiers open months ahead and rise as seats sell; holidays and summer departures fill first.
Which airport do I fly from in Cartagena?
Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG). We send the terminal, the check-in closing time and, if you book it, a private transfer from your accommodation.
