Mexico City to Cartagena (MEX–CTG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AM750
AM Aeromexi
7M8
9:30 AM
CST T2
2:30 PM
-05
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM751
AM Aeromexi
7M8
4:00 PM
-05
7:25 PM
CST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Mexico City to Cartagena
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,689 mi 4h nonstop +1h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

MEX–CTG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Aeromexico leads the route. The flight covers 1,689 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEX–CTG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 7 7M8 4h SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEX to CTG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to CTG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
512
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cartagena is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
MEX: CST · CTG: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 7:00 PM in Cartagena.
Distance & Flight Time
1,689 mi / 2,717 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter Colombia visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry. Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket.

The initial 90-day stay can be extended once for an additional 90 days at a Migracion Colombia office, for a maximum of 180 days per calendar year.

Getting to MEX

Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.

MEX–CTG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Cartagena route.
Route details
Distance1,689 mi / 2,717 km
Flight time4h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: CTG
IATA / ICAOCTG / SKCG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr7.2M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to CTG flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport take approximately 4h. The route covers 1,689 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Aeromexico.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MEX to CTG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDQ, SCL, YYZ, BOG, MDE, CLO, PTY, MAD, SJO, LIM, MIA, ATL, JFK and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cartagena is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from CTG to MEX 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.

Flights from MEX to CTG

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEX to CTG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to CTG ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,689 miles (2,717 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via SDQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.