Flight from Medellin to Cartagena
Overview
How much is a flight from Medellin to Cartagena, how long does it take and which airline is best? Haqqi Tours answers all three and books the ticket for you. Avianca, JetSMART and Wingo fly the route non-stop, about 1 hour 15 minutes in the air, several a day, between José María Córdova International Airport (Rionegro) (MDE) and Rafael Núñez International Airport (Cartagena) (CTG). We provide the ticket, the seat, the baggage you need and a written confirmation through WhatsApp after you fill in the short form on this page.
Highlights
- Flight from Medellin to Cartagena in about 1 hour 15 minutes - non-stop
- Airlines on the route: Avianca, JetSMART and Wingo
- José María Córdova International Airport (Rionegro) (MDE) to Rafael Núñez International Airport (Cartagena) (CTG)
- Several a day - we find the departure that fits your plans
- Cheapest flight from Medellin to Cartagena: every fare class checked for your travel date
- Baggage, seats, children and infants, meals and special requests handled by our team
- Fill in the form - we message you in the WhatsApp chat with the price, you confirm, the electronic ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides airport transfers and tours at both ends of the Medellin to Cartagena route
Full Description
Flight from Medellin to Cartagena at a glance
The flight from Medellin to Cartagena in numbers: around 1 hour 15 minutes in the air, non-stop, several a day, flown by Avianca, JetSMART and Wingo. You leave from José María Córdova International Airport (Rionegro) (MDE) and land at Rafael Núñez International Airport (Cartagena) (CTG). We offer the fare classes explained plainly - what is included, what is not - and book the one that fits your bags and your budget.
- Route: Medellin to Cartagena
- Airlines: Avianca, JetSMART and Wingo
- Flight time: about 1 hour 15 minutes
- Type: non-stop
- Frequency: several a day
- Departure airport: José María Córdova International Airport (Rionegro) (MDE)
- Arrival airport: Rafael Núñez International Airport (Cartagena) (CTG)
- Classes: economy and business
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation by WhatsApp, e-ticket by message
The direct link between Colombia's two most-visited cities runs several times a day, so a Medellín-Cartagena combination needs no stop in Bogotá; Cartagena airport is only 15 minutes from the Walled City.
Departure: José María Córdova International Airport (Rionegro) (MDE)
Flights from Medellin to Cartagena leave from José María Córdova International Airport (Rionegro) (MDE), serving Medellin - 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. 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: 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.
- Check the baggage included in your fare - we tell you before you book
- Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from your hotel in Medellin to José María Córdova International Airport (Rionegro)
- Let us know about the terminal and fast-track options at José María Córdova International Airport (Rionegro)
- Arrive about 2 hours before an international departure, 90 minutes before a domestic one
Arrival: Rafael Núñez International Airport (Cartagena) (CTG) and getting into Cartagena
Arrival is at Rafael Núñez International Airport (Cartagena) (CTG), and the first decision is how to reach the city. Cartagena is Colombia's Caribbean jewel, with a UNESCO-listed walled colonial city, San Felipe Castle and the Rosario Islands nearby. We provide airport transfers in Cartagena with a driver at arrivals, and we also tell you honestly if the train or metro from the airport is the better choice for where you are staying.
Arriving late at night? We note it and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the flight; a delay costs you nothing.
Baggage, seats and classes on the Medellin to Cartagena flight
Baggage is the item that most often changes the real cost of a flight from Medellin to Cartagena. Full-service fares typically include a checked bag and a cabin bag; low-cost fares start with a small cabin bag and add the rest. We tell you the allowance of the fare we send, and whether adding a suitcase at booking is cheaper than at the airport (it almost always is). Seats can be selected on most airlines for a fee or free at check-in; in economy and business the differences are space, meals and flexibility.
- 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
- Seat selection free or paid depending on the airline; families seated together on request
Flying with children, families and groups from Medellin to Cartagena
Three things to know about the flight from Medellin to Cartagena 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 Cartagena when you land
Cartagena is Colombia's Caribbean jewel, with a UNESCO-listed walled colonial city, San Felipe Castle and the Rosario Islands nearby. The reasons passengers fly from Medellin to Cartagena include Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, Plaza de Santo Domingo, Plaza de Bolívar, Getsemaní street art and Convento de la Popa. For the first meal, try patacones, arroz con coco with fried fish and cocadas.
Haqqi Tours arranges guided tours, tickets, airport transfers and private drivers in Cartagena; ask when you book the flight and we send the options.
Best time to fly from Medellin to Cartagena
December to April is driest and busiest, September to November is the rainiest, and it is hot and humid all year; the New Year and Easter weeks are crowded, and traffic in Bocagrande is heavy at weekend evenings. For the fare itself, the cheapest flights from Medellin to Cartagena are found outside school holidays and major events, on mid-week days, booked early. Peak weeks sell out first and cost most; shoulder months give the best mix of weather, availability and price.
Return flight from Cartagena to Medellin
The Cartagena to Medellin flight is the same route in reverse, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Haqqi Tours can provide the return ticket in the same conversation; if you are not yet sure of the return date, we can book a flexible outbound or wait, and explain which is cheaper.
How much is a flight from Medellin to Cartagena?
"How much is the Medellin to Cartagena 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 provides the current cost for your dates shortly afterwards of receiving the form - the actual fare, not an estimate.
The figure we send is the total: ticket, taxes and the baggage included in that fare. If a departure two hours earlier is cheaper, or a different airline includes a suitcase for the same money, we say so, because the cheapest Medellin to Cartagena flight is often not the one at the top of a search.
Cheapest flight from Medellin to Cartagena: how to pay less
The cheapest flight from Medellin to Cartagena is normally booked early, flown mid-week and chosen with the baggage you actually need. These are the rules our staff applies on every booking:
- Consider early-morning and late-evening departures, which often carry the lowest fares
- Let us know 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
- Compare airlines - on this route the cheapest carrier changes from day to day
- Book both directions together when a return fare is cheaper than two singles, which we check
- Ask about infant and child fares and about group bookings for four or more
Send us the form with your dates and we tell you which departure is the cheapest flight from Medellin to Cartagena that day and what a slightly different day would cost.
How to book flights from Medellin to Cartagena with Haqqi Tours
Booking a flight from Medellin to Cartagena with us takes a few minutes and one conversation. Fill in the booking 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 booking desk then messages you through 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 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
- Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat 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 e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Cartagena
If plans change, the same chat handles it. We explain the airline's change and refund rules for the fare you chose before any payment, so there are no surprises later.
Airlines flying from Medellin to Cartagena
Who flies from Medellin to Cartagena? Avianca, JetSMART and Wingo. Between them the route runs several a day. We compare their fares, timings and baggage for your travel date and send the two or three that make sense, not a list of fifty.
- Avianca - Medellin to Cartagena
- JetSMART - Medellin to Cartagena
- Wingo - Medellin to Cartagena
Why book your Medellin to Cartagena flight with Haqqi Tours
What we offer on the flight from Medellin to Cartagena: live fares checked across every airline for the date you travel, fare classes explained without jargon, baggage sorted before you book, families seated together, the e-ticket delivered on WhatsApp and a team that answers at any hour if the flight changes. Send the form and let us take the flight off your list.
On board
- About 1 hour 15 minutes in the air non-stop
- Online check-in 24-48 hours before departure - we send the link
- Meals on full-service airlines; snacks for purchase on low-cost carriers
- Seats in economy and business - families seated together on request
- Special meals, wheelchair assistance and extra baggage arranged in advance
Before you travel
- Arrival at Rafael Núñez International Airport (Cartagena) (CTG) - taxis, local transport and our drivers at arrivals
- Be at the airport 2 hours before international, 90 minutes before domestic departures
- Haqqi Tours offers private airport transfers at both ends, flight tracked
- Passport or ID must match the name on the ticket exactly
Good to know
- Send us two possible dates and we tell you which is cheaper
- Mid-week departures are generally the cheapest
- Book the Medellin to Cartagena flight early - low fare tiers sell first
- Keep the passport used for booking; names must match the ticket
- Add an airport transfer at Cartagena so a driver meets you at arrivals
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How long is the flight from Medellin to Cartagena?
About 1 hour 15 minutes in the air, non-stop. We send the exact times of the flight you choose.
Where do I land in Cartagena?
Rafael Núñez International Airport (Cartagena) (CTG). Taxis and local transport leave from arrivals, and Haqqi Tours can have a driver waiting with your name.
What is the difference between economy and business class?
Space, food and flexibility: business class adds a bigger seat, a meal, lounge access and priority boarding, and normally a more flexible ticket. We send the cost of both so you can decide.
Can Haqqi Tours arrange airport transfers?
Yes - a private car from your hotel to José María Córdova International Airport (Rionegro) and a driver waiting at Rafael Núñez International Airport (Cartagena), with flight tracking, on the same confirmation as the ticket.
Can I add extra baggage or sports equipment?
Yes. Extra bags, skis, golf clubs and bicycles are added at booking on most airlines, cheaper than at the airport. Let us know what you are carrying and we include it in the cost.
Are there direct flights from Medellin to Cartagena?
Yes - Avianca, JetSMART and Wingo fly non-stop from Medellin to Cartagena, several a day. We book the non-stop flight unless a connection is much cheaper and you prefer it.
Is baggage included in the Medellin to Cartagena flight ticket?
It depends on the fare: full-service fares normally include a checked bag, low-cost fares include a cabin bag only. We tell you exactly what is included before you book and add a suitcase at the cheaper booking rate if you need one.
What happens if I miss the flight?
The lowest fares are forfeited; flexible fares can be rebooked for a fee or free. We tell you which rules apply before any payment, and our WhatsApp desk helps on the day if something goes wrong.
Can I book the Medellin to Cartagena 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.
Do you provide flights in the other direction or to other cities?
Yes, absolutely. Haqqi Tours arranges flight tickets on any route; Cartagena to Medellin and onward flights from Cartagena can all go on the same booking.
How do I book flights from Medellin to Cartagena?
Send the form above with your dates, one-way or return, passengers and class. Our booking desk replies by WhatsApp with the flights that day, the baggage each fare includes and the cost; once you confirm, the electronic ticket arrives in the same chat.
Can I book a return flight from Cartagena to Medellin?
Of course. Tick "return" on the form with the date you come back; we compare a round-trip fare against two one-ways and book the cheaper one. Not sure of the return yet? We clarify the flexible options.
Can I change or cancel my flight ticket?
Change and refund rules depend on the airline and the fare class; some tickets are flexible, the cheapest are not. We tell you exactly what applies before you confirm and handle any change through the same WhatsApp conversation.
When is the best time to book the Medellin to Cartagena flight?
As early as your dates allow. Low fare classes open months ahead and disappear as the plane fills; holidays, weekends and summer departures sell first.
How much is a flight from Medellin to Cartagena?
Fares change daily with demand. We do not print prices because they would be wrong tomorrow; send the form and we reply with the real cost of the Medellin to Cartagena flight for your travel date, with the baggage included spelled out.
