The airport is about 15 km from the historic center; taxis take about 20 minutes.
Things to do at Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Rafael Nunez International AirportCTG
At the airport
Things to do in Rafael Nunez International Airport
Cartagena is one of Latin America's most beautiful cities — a Spanish colonial walled city on the Caribbean coast with ochre, rose, and cobalt facades draped in bougainvillea. The UNESCO-listed Walled City (Ciudad Amurallada) and the massive Castillo San Felipe de Barajas — one of the most formidable Spanish fortresses ever built — are essential. Boat trips to the Rosario Islands and Barú Peninsula offer Caribbean snorkeling and beaches an hour offshore. Gabriel García Márquez set several of his works here, and the city vibrates with the intensity of tropical Latin America.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Rafael Nunez International Airport
- The Getsemaní neighborhood, once rough, is now one of Colombia's most creative urban districts — street art, cocktail bars, and local food in colonial streets.
- Boat trips to Rosario Islands depart from the interior dock (Muelle de la Bodeguita) — book through reputable operators to avoid pier touts.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at CTG
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Rafael Nunez International Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestAvianca VIP Lounge
At Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena, Colombia, the Avianca VIP Lounge is conveniently located in the Domestic Terminal on the airside, making it an easy stop before your next flight. After completing passport control and the security check, continue forward through the boarding area as you head toward the gates. The airport lounge is positioned immediately to the left, so you can quickly spot it once you enter the departures zone. This straightforward location is ideal for travel days when you want to settle in without backtracking—simply clear the formalities, follow the flow of passengers through the boarding area, and look left for the Avianca VIP Lounge to relax before boarding.Book Now
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Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
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provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.