Colombia's Caribbean gateway serving historic Cartagena.
Opened
1930
Location
Cartagena, Colombia
Rafael Núñez International Airport (IATA: CTG, ICAO: SKCG) is the primary commercial airport serving Cartagena de Indias, one of Colombia's most visited tourist cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located approximately 1.5 kilometers from the city center in the Crespo neighborhood, it is one of the busiest airports in Colombia by passenger volume.
The airport handles a mix of domestic Colombian routes and international connections, particularly to North America, Central America, and other Latin American destinations. It serves as an important hub for tourism to Colombia's Caribbean coast, connecting visitors to Cartagena's colonial old city, nearby islands, and beach resorts.
The facility has undergone modernization efforts over the years to accommodate growing passenger demand, though its proximity to the urban area limits significant physical expansion. It is operated under a concession model, as is common with major Colombian airports.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services such as Cabify and InDriver, and public buses connecting the airport to the city center, which is only a short drive away.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving CTG include Avianca, LATAM Colombia, Wingo, Copa Airlines, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines, among others.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Rafael Núñez, a former President of Colombia and native of Cartagena.
- ›Located in the Crespo neighborhood, making it one of the closest major airports to a city center in Colombia.
- ›Serves one of Colombia's top tourist destinations, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- ›Handles millions of passengers annually, with significant peaks during holiday and tourist seasons.
- ›Its urban location constrains runway length and expansion potential.
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