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Tocumen International Airport is the busiest airport in the region, hence it has long security lines and insane traffic. It is advised you get to the airport 2-3h before your scheduled departure time to navigate through security as well as to avoid the risk of missing your flight.

The Rafael Nunez Cartagena International Airport primary serves Cartagena City. However, this does not limit you from accessing the neighborhood cities like; Turbaco, Clemencia, Arjona, and Santa Rosa, Colombia.

If you are on a budget and you would like to safe some dollars, consider taking a bus as mode of public transport offering service from 6:50 am – 11:45 pm. However, if you are getting late for your meeting or you want to conveniently and comfortably get to the city, use a taxi at the ground floor transportation area as a mode of transfer though they are a bit expensive. Hotels shuttles are also available and can take you to your desired destination as well as car rentals at the Arrival at the Domestic Terminal.

There are two Airlines to fly with if you would like to use an airline with layover options. Avianca Airlines has it is one layover option at either Bogotá El Dorado Airport (BOG) or Medellín Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Copa Airlines is another airline with a layover at Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE). Alternatively, you can book a flight by Avianca Airlines with two layover options at Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and a long layover at Cali Alfonso B. Aragon International Airport (CLO).

Among airlines operating Panama City to Cartagena flights:

• Copa Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Panama City and Cartagena.

Flights from Panama City to Cartagena usually depart from Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and arrive at Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Copa Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Panama City to Cartagena.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £239 return and stopover options via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) at £242.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £50–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines and Wingo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Connecting flights from Panama City to Cartagena most commonly pass through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 95% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) – 5% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Panama City to Cartagena route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £229 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £266, a difference of £37. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Panama City to Cartagena route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 23 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Panama City to Cartagena flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Night flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cartagena are Plaza de Santo Domingo, Walled City, and Playa de Marbella. These are among the most viewed places in Cartagena on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Panama City to Cartagena:

• Earliest: departs at 06:50 and lands at 08:05
• Latest: departs at 21:48 and lands at 23:03.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 34% above the route average of £237. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Panama City to Cartagena takes 1h 15m, covering 280 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £247 to £622. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Panama City to Cartagena are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £195, which is 46% above the typical average for this route.

Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Panama City to Cartagena flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 16m, compared to 5h 36m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £19 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION
• Localiza
• National
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Return flights from Panama City to Cartagena range from £218 to £289, with an average of £237 over the past 12 months. Anything below £218 counts as a good deal.