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Connecting route · Ecuador → Colombia

Flights from Quito to Cartagena

There are no direct flights from Quito to Cartagena. The easiest way is one stop via Bogota or Panama City, about 4h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 4h 05m
UIOCTGBOG

Quito to Cartagena at a glance

Fastest journey4h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Quito 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
UIO Bogota (BOG) CTG
Leg 1: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Avianca, Clic Air, JetSmart
One airline, one ticket ~4h 13m
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2
UIO Panama City (PTY) CTG
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 21m
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3
UIO Medellin (MDE) CTG
Leg 1: Avianca Ecuador · Leg 2: Avianca, JetSmart, Wingo
Same alliance ~4h 05m
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4
UIO San Jose (SJO) CTG
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~5h 18m
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UIO Balboa (BLB) CTG
Leg 1: Aeroregional · Leg 2: Wingo
Self-transfer likely ~5h 22m
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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
1,221 km758 miles
Journey time
4h 05mestimate
Time difference
NoneCartagena vs Quito
Currency in Cartagena
USD
Airports
UIO → CTG

Flights from Quito to Cartagena: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Quito to Cartagena?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bogota, Panama City and Medellin. 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 Quito to Cartagena?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,221 km.
Where do you change planes between Quito and Cartagena?
The best connecting points are Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY), Medellin (MDE) and San Jose (SJO). Avianca flies both legs via Bogota, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Quito and Cartagena?
Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Cartagena: Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG).

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