Flying from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Cartagena's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Cartagena one hour ahead of Mexico City.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NLU to CTG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between NLU and CTG:
Tocumen International Airport
Las Americas International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
At the moment, $257 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $532. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from NLU to CTG, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from NLU to CTG.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport.
Handy information about Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
67.58% of flights leaving from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you're looking for a place to stay before your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport, take a look at Verticca Hotel. It's a quick drive from NLU.
Arriving at Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
If you're coming in on a late Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near CTG:
Pick up a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car and explore Cartagena and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Rafael Nunez International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
Rafael Nunez International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Cartagena. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Cartagena in April.
The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NLU 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 parts of Colombia waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres south of Cartagena, a visit to Medellin will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.
Around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena, Barranquilla is another favourite stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro.
