Cartagena Rafael Núñez Airport

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General information

Cartagena Rafael Núñez Airport on the Caribbean Coast is one of the busiest airports in Colombia. The airport is named after former president Rafael Núñez and consists of one terminal and one runway. Cartagena Rafael Núñez Airport has good connections with North America, moreover there are two routes to Europe operated by KLM (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol), Edelweiss Air (Zurich Airport) and Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas (Madrid Barajas Airport). The city of Cartagena is the fifth largest city in the country in terms of inhabitants and is also called Cartagena de Indias. Free WiFi (Sacsa Internet Gratis) is available at the airport, but only after the security check.

Where is Cartagena Rafael Núñez Airport situated?

Cartagena Airport is located in the north of the city, between the houses in the neighbourhood of Barrio de Crespo. The historic centre (El Centro and San Diego) and popular Getsemani are located southwest to the airport. By car, Cartagena Rafael Núñez Airport is accessible via highway 90A.

How many terminals does Cartagena Rafael Núñez Airport have?

Cartagena Rafael Núñez Airport has one easy to navigate terminal, all facilities are located on the ground floor. You will find National Arrivals on the right, International Arrivals on the left and the check-in desks in the middle. National Departures (boarding gates 1 to 8) and International Departures (boarding gates 9 to 15) are two separate areas at the airport with their own security control and VIP Lounge.

A good alternative for flying to or from Cartagena Rafael Núñez Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Colombia.

Airport
Distance
Barranquilla Airport 95km
Santa Marta Airport 159km

Which airlines fly from and to Cartagena Rafael Núñez Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • Avianca brand logo
    Avianca
  • Wingo brand logo
    Wingo
  • LATAM Airlines brand logo
    LATAM Airlines
  • American Airlines brand logo
    American Airlines
  • KLM brand logo
    KLM
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Cartagena Rafael Núñez Airport.

Activities

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Enjoy a full day in isla baru white beach at the beach club mambo beach, where you will enjoy a lunch with Caribbean flavor and a really beautiful beach.
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Cartagena guided tour VIP beach club Rosario Islands top 3

Experience the turquoise sea at beach clubs with sun loungers. Choose from 3 typical lunches. A guide and staff ensure your safety. Comfort and total fun!
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Cartagena: 5 Must-See Rosario Islands Highlights with Lunch

Get ready for fun in the sun and discover the islands near Cartagena on this full-day multi-island hopping boat tour with lunch. Swim, lounge, and see various key points across the Rosario Islands.
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