Travelling from Buenos Aires to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): What you need to know
Buenos Aires is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) taking off from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
The timezone in Cartagena is UTC-5, which is two hours behind Buenos Aires. Rafael Nunez International Airport is located in Cartagena.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Buenos Aires to CTG. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Travelling from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kms (9 miles) in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Buenos Aires to Rafael Nunez International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
83.76% of flights departing from Jorge Newbery Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from AEP.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Break up your flight from Buenos Aires to Rafael Nunez International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and CTG are:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kms (20 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your Buenos Aires to CTG flight:
Flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 83.93% of them arriving on schedule.
About Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Book a hotel close to CTG if you're catching a late flight from Buenos Aires to Rafael Nunez International Airport. Settle into one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Pick up a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car and discover Cartagena and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Currently, £200 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Rafael Nunez International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £386. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Buenos Aires to CTG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Buenos Aires to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG). August is when most people visit Cartagena. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
Book a Buenos Aires to CTG plane ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cartagena to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Rafael Nunez International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Cartagena
Start your Cartagena trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Rafael Nunez International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your visit to Cartagena should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that are worth your time include Walled City of Cartagena, La Fantastica Cartagena - Pirate Ship Tour, Sunset Tour & Rosario Island Tour and Centro Historico.
Explore more of Colombia
Cartagena has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Colombia just waiting to be explored. About 97 kms (60 miles) north-east of Cartagena, a trip to Barranquilla will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Miramar Park and Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO.
If you're ready to explore another side of Colombia, head for Santa Marta, about 161 kms (100 miles) north-east of Cartagena. Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga are among the biggest draws.