Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Cartagena is one hour behind Durham and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RDU to CTG flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between RDU and CTG:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight is ₹ 13,144. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ₹ 30,618. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RDU to CTG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RDU to CTG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from RDU land at their destination as scheduled 80.09% of the time.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CTG instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Cartagena's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Rafael Nunez International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
From Rafael Nunez International Airport, Cartagena is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Cartagena in April.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport for February if you want to go to Cartagena during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to CTG in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of Colombia
You've visited Cartagena, now it's time to discover other parts of Colombia. Journey about 467 kilometres south to Medellin to check off its popular sights. From Parque Arvi to Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza, your itinerary will be busy.
Barranquilla is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. No trip is complete without dropping by La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro.
