Flying from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to Cucuta Airport (CUC): what you need to know
Cartagena and Cucuta are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CTG to CUC flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cartagena Airport to Cucuta Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CTG and CUC include:
Bogota Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Bucaramanga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to Cucuta Airport (CUC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cartagena Airport to Cucuta Airport flight is £24. A return plane ticket right now is £55. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from CTG to CUC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Cartagena Airport to Cucuta Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CTG to CUC.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cartagena Airport to Cucuta Airport.
Handy information about Cartagena Airport (CTG)
Of all flights departing from Cartagena Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
To get to Cartagena Airport from central Cartagena, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kms (4 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near CTG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cartagena Airport to Cucuta Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Cucuta Airport (CUC)
If you're arriving on a late Cartagena Airport to Cucuta Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CUC:
Go beyond Cucuta and discover places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Cucuta Airport rental car from Localiza.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Cucuta Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cucuta Airport (CUC) to central Cucuta
Cucuta Airport to central Cucuta has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kms (5 miles) away.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Cucuta Airport (CUC)
December is the most popular month for flights from Cartagena Airport to Cucuta Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Cucuta in June.
The warmest month in Cucuta is September, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 36ºC. Book your flights from Cartagena Airport to Cucuta Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from CTG to CUC in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 17ºC and 34ºC on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Cucuta has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Colombia waiting to be explored. Around 402 kms (250 miles) south-west of Cucuta, a visit to Bogota will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Around 386 kms (240 miles) south-west of Cucuta, Medellin is another favourite stop in Colombia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
