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Connecting route · Nicaragua → Colombia

Flights from Managua to Cartagena

There are no direct flights from Managua to Cartagena. The easiest way is one stop via Panama City or San Jose, about 4h 05m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 05m
MGACTGPTY

Managua to Cartagena at a glance

Fastest journey4h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Panama City or San Jose

Best ways to fly from Managua to Cartagena

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MGA Panama City (PTY) CTG
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 05m
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MGA San Jose (SJO) CTG
Leg 1: Copa Airlines, SANSA · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica
Same alliance ~4h 05m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,189 km738 miles
Journey time
4h 05mestimate
Time difference
+1hCartagena vs Managua
Currency in Cartagena
USD
Airports
MGA → CTG

Flights from Managua to Cartagena: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Managua to Cartagena?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Panama City and San Jose. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Managua to Cartagena?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,189 km.
Where do you change planes between Managua and Cartagena?
The best connecting points are Panama City (PTY) and San Jose (SJO). Copa Airlines flies both legs via Panama City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Managua and Cartagena?
Managua: Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA). Cartagena: Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG).
What is the time difference between Managua and Cartagena?
Cartagena is 1 hour ahead of Managua.

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