Travelling from Vancouver to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG). Explore your options for leaving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Rafael Nunez International Airport is located in Cartagena. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is two hours ahead of Vancouver.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Vancouver to CTG. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Vancouver to CTG flight? Kick back in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From central Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of YXX is 67.97%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CTG if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Rafael Nunez International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Explore without limits with a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and discover more of Cartagena and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
ر.ق. 676 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Rafael Nunez International Airport. Return flights start from ر.ق. 1,423. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Vancouver to CTG. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Cartagena. August is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Vancouver to CTG flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Rafael Nunez International Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC and 32ºC.
More about Cartagena
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Cartagena right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Rafael Nunez International Airport:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Cartagena when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Walled City of Cartagena followed by La Fantastica Cartagena - Pirate Ship Tour, Sunset Tour & Rosario Island Tour and Centro Historico.
Explore more of Colombia
Barranquilla is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cartagena. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Miramar Park and Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO.
If you're ready to explore another side of Colombia, consider Santa Marta, roughly 161 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga are among its highlights.
