Bucaramanga to Cartagena (BGA–CTG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AV9821
AV avianca
320
3:40 PM
-05
4:45 PM
-05
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
P57668
P5 Wingo
738
8:14 PM
-05
9:20 PM
-05
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV9820
AV avianca
319
1:45 PM
-05
3:00 PM
-05
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
P57669
P5 Wingo
738
6:23 PM
-05
7:34 PM
-05
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Bucaramanga to Cartagena
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 279 mi 1h 5m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

BGA–CTG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. avianca and Wingo lead the route. The flight covers 279 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BGA–CTG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 7 320 1h05 Star Alliance
P5 Wingo 3 738 1h06
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV
738 Boeing 737-800 – P5
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (7 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: P5 (3 flights/wk, 30%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BGA to CTG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BGA to CTG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
51
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Cartagena from Bucaramanga

Nearby airports with service to Rafael Nuñez International Airport.
Metric BGA→CTG MDE→CTG
Distance from BGA 167 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5
Weekly flights 10 114
Flight time 1h 5m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of BGA with service to Rafael Nuñez International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cartagena is 0 hours the same as Bucaramanga.
BGA: -05 · CTG: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Bucaramanga, it's 6:00 PM in Cartagena.
Distance & Flight Time
279 mi / 449 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 6m.

BGA–CTG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bucaramanga to Cartagena route.
Route details
Distance279 mi / 449 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: BGA
IATA / ICAOBGA / SKBG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Elevation3,897 ft / 1,188 m
Destination: CTG
IATA / ICAOCTG / SKCG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr7.2M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BGA to CTG flights.
Nonstop flights from Palonegro Airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 6m. The route covers 279 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca and Wingo.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from BGA to CTG. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDE, BOG and PTY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CTG to BGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BGA to CTG

Palonegro Airport (BGA) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and Wingo. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BGA to CTG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BGA to CTG ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 279 miles (449 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via MDE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Medellín (MDE).