Air Travel to Cartagena and Where to Stay

If you do not have the time to take a leisurely cruise by ship to Cartagena, check out the many flights that take you right to your destination in Colombia. Here you will find the busiest airport in not only Colombia but also entire Caribbean region. The Rafael Nunez International Airport is giving the Bogotá Airport a run for its money by a project hoped to be completed by 2020.

The islands in the Caribbean are outgrowing the smaller inland airports of Valledupar, Monteria, Santa Marta, Corozal and Barranquilla. The Barbacoas Bay is the perfect place for high tech engineering to be placed at an already popular airport. Cartagena is the 5th largest urban area in Colombia and the Rafael Nunez International Airport is growing right along with this area. Popular due to the international routes taken to domestic airports such as Queen Beatrix International Airport in Aruba, Bogotá's Eldorado International Airport and the states, large jets are able to be accommodated easily.

Direct flights to Cartagena, Columbia includes departure points of Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Tocumen, Hato, Palo Negro, El Dorado and Jorge Chavez. Airlines that fly into Cartagena include Aires, Dutch Antilles Express, Avianca, COPA Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lan Airlines and Spirit Airlines. Booking online or through any travel agent is simple and the price will surprise you. The Rafael Nunez International Airport has the capacity to house 11 large aircraft, trained airport personnel, food and fuel. There are also three full time fire engines with a primary response team ready for any type of emergency.

First time tourists are amazed at the advanced state of all the area airports because they provide helpful personnel, good security and taxis. The flights are inexpensive and taxis are easy and cheap to come by. Upon arrival in Cartagena, have your luggage placed in a taxi and take a drive along the coast to get familiar with the area. The cost will be less than what you pay in a large US city or a multiple mile trip. Taxi drivers will be thrilled to show you the coast that is filled with beaches and architectural stone formations. A taxi driver can be invaluable in getting around so be sure and tip them well.

All types of hotels and vacation homes and rooms are available during your stay. Many will rent a vacation home instead of staying in a fancy high-rise hotel. These rooms are modern, comfortable and allow you to relax in a space that feels like home. There are different packages for multiple visitors or cozy one-bedroom units for a couple on a special trip or honeymoon. Kitchenettes complete with all cooking utensils are provided so you can whip up a snack while lounging around. Many are located close to the beach or other interesting sites within walking distance.

Historic Cartagena Old Town is the highlight of anyone's trip and many comfortable family-friendly apartments in Cartagena are placed just next to the walls where you have easy access plus a view of either the delightful architecture held within or an unforgettable scene of the Caribbean Sea. Flying and housing are a welcoming start to any vacation that you plan for visiting Cartagena. Book your Cartagena apartment in advance.