Flying from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Cartagena's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Cartagena one hour behind Columbus.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CMH to CTG flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CMH and CTG:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Miami International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
$146 is currently the lowest price for a one-way John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $443. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CMH to CTG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport.
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Handy information about John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.
79.5% of flights taking off from John Glenn Columbus International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Columbus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near CMH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
If you're arriving on a late John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near CTG:
Hit the road running by picking up a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Cartagena's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Rafael Nunez International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
From Rafael Nunez International Airport, Cartagena is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Cartagena. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport for February if you want to visit Cartagena during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CMH to CTG in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of Colombia
Cartagena has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia just waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres south of Cartagena, a visit to Medellin will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.
If you're eager to discover another side of Colombia, head for Barranquilla, roughly 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro are key reasons to visit.