Bogota to Cartagena (BOG–CTG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Bogota to Cartagena
10 carriers, 319 flights/week nonstop.
10 Airlines
319 Flights/wk
408 mi
1h 25m nonstop
17 1-stop hubs
BOG–CTG is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Airlines, avianca and GOL lead the route. The flight covers 408 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop BOG–CTG service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| LA LATAM Airlines | 90 | 320 | 1h30-1h35 | – | – | – |
| AV avianca | 85 | 319, 320, 32N | 1h25-1h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| G3 GOL | 60 | 319, 320 | 1h25-1h45 | – | – | – |
| JA JetSMART | 26 | 320 | 1h38 | – | – | – |
| P5 Wingo | 22 | 738 | 1h33 | – | – | – |
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 17 | 320 | 1h25-1h32 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 319 | 1h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| KL KLM | 7 | 781, 789 | 1h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| PU Plus Ultra | 3 | 333 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| WK Edelweiss | 2 | 359 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BOG to CTG direction.
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12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
61
Nonstop flights
319
Outbound / wk
283
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BOG to CTG.
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One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
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~27h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
443
Candidates
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Cartagena from Bogota
Nearby airports with service to Rafael Nuñez International Airport.
| Metric | BOG→CTG | PEI→CTG | MDE→CTG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOG | – | 110 mi | 134 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 319 | 11 | 53 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 15m | 1h |
Airports within 200 miles of BOG with service to Rafael Nuñez International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Cartagena is 0 hours
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Bogota.
BOG: -05 · CTG: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Bogota, it's 6:00 PM in Cartagena.
BOG: -05 · CTG: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Bogota, it's 6:00 PM in Cartagena.
Distance & Flight Time
408 mi / 656 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 45m.
Getting to BOG
TransMilenio bus (Route K11 or feeder routes) connects to the airport from major stations in the BRT network for COP 3,000–4,000 (around $0.75). The airport bus terminal is adjacent to the terminal building; journey time from central Bogotá is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic.Taxis from Zona Rosa or the historic center cost COP 25,000–40,000 (about $6–10) and take 25–45 minutes. InDriver and Uber (operating as a peer-to-peer service) run slightly cheaper. Avoid unlicensed taxis; use only yellow metered cabs or apps. Traffic on the Avenida El Dorado is consistently congested during morning and evening peaks.
Facts
BOG–CTG Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Bogota to Cartagena route.
Route details
Distance408 mi / 656 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)10
Weekly flights319 out / 283 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: BOG
Full nameEl Dorado International Airport
IATA / ICAOBOG / SKBO
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr45.8M
Elevation8,361 ft / 2,548 m
Destination: CTG
Full nameRafael Nuñez International Airport
IATA / ICAOCTG / SKCG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr7.2M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about BOG to CTG flights.
Nonstop flights from El Dorado International Airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 45m. The route covers 408 miles.
10 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca, GOL, JetSMART, KLM, LATAM Airlines, Wingo, Plus Ultra and Edelweiss.
There are approximately 319 nonstop flights per week from BOG to CTG. The return direction has about 283 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from CTG to BOG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Avianca, LATAM, Wingo, JetSMART, and Viva all operate BOG-CTG nonstop. At El Dorado, domestic departures use Terminal 1 (T1 Puente Aereo was the old Avianca terminal; it is now an overflow domestic facility). The main domestic concourse is within T1. At Cartagena Rafael Nunez airport, there is a single terminal serving both domestic and international operations. Domestic arrivals and international arrivals share the baggage hall.
Cartagena Rafael Nunez is 1.5 km from the walled city and Bocagrande beach district. No rail or metro exists. Authorized taxis operate from the arrivals exit and cost COP 15,000-25,000 to most tourist areas. Uber and Cabify operate in Cartagena, though the authorized taxi lobby has historically contested rideshare pickups at the terminal. The airport is so close to the city that a dedicated 15-minute walk path also exists for those with only carry-on bags.
BOG-CTG takes 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes. Bogota El Dorado sits at 2,547 meters, one of the highest major airports in the world. Performance-limited conditions on hot afternoons can affect payload, particularly on narrow single-aisle aircraft in summer. Cartagena is at sea level. The altitude difference means airlines occasionally offload cargo on hot Bogota afternoon departures but rarely impact passenger loads.
Bogota to Cartagena: Colombia's Highest-Traffic Domestic Corridor
BOG-CTG is the most-traveled domestic route in Colombia, with combined weekly departures exceeding 300 across five carriers. Avianca leads with roughly 130 weekly flights, followed by LATAM at around 90. Wingo, JetSMART, and Viva fill the remainder with ultra-low-cost capacity. Daily departures run 40-50. Block time is 1 hour 30 minutes. The route connects Bogota's 10-million person capital metro with the Caribbean coast's primary tourism and port city. Cartagena handles the largest share of international cruise arrivals in Colombia, creating seasonal demand spikes from November through April during the high tourist season.
Airport Operations and El Dorado Context
Bogota El Dorado handles over 40 million annual passengers and is the busiest airport in Colombia, serving as Avianca's primary hub. Its 2,547-meter elevation means all aircraft are payload-limited on warm afternoons. Narrow single-aisle jets dominate the BOG-CTG fleet mix, with A320 and 737-800 equipment on the fuller flights. Cartagena Rafael Nunez is constrained by surrounding urban development and a single runway, similar to San Diego. Expansion has long been studied, with a new airport outside the city proposed but not yet under construction. The current terminal was renovated in 2010 and handles around 3.5 million passengers annually.