Flying from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) jetting off from here.
Cartagena is 16 hours behind Melbourne. Rafael Nunez International Airport is located in Cartagena, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to CTG.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
From central Melbourne, MEL is around 15 miles away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
About Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near CTG:
Getting from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
Rafael Nunez International Airport is approximately 7 miles from the centre of Cartagena. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 29 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
£682 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport. Return flights start from £1,135. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Melbourne to CTG, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap tickets from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when the fares drop. Good timing makes all the difference when searching for cheap tickets from Melbourne to CTG.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Cartagena, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Cartagena. February is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Melbourne to CTG sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Cartagena
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cartagena:
Walled City of Cartagena and Museo del Oro Zenu are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Cartagena itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at La Popa Monastery.
Complete your Cartagena trip with a car rental
Hop behind the wheel of one of our car rentals in Cartagena and see the city on your own terms. Easily compare rates from trusted rental companies in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Melbourne to Rafael Nunez International Airport.