All Direct Transfer Routes From Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG)
CTG
12 min
Cartagena Airport (CTG) is only 4-5 km from the historic Walled City and Getsemaní. An authorized yellow taxi is the best choice: use the touchscreen kiosk in baggage claim to get a printed ticket with the fixed government fare (15,000 - 18,000 COP / ~$3.80 - $4.50 USD), taking just 10-15 minutes. Budget travelers can walk 2 minutes outside the airport gate to Calle 70 and board a Metrocar city bus into town for 3,000 COP (~$0.75 USD).
Terminals & Station Layout
CTG is a compact single terminal airport where passengers walk across the tarmac into air-conditioned baggage claim. International arrivals clear customs and exit right into the taxi voucher queue.
Taxi Rules & Scams to Avoid
Inside the terminal right before the exit door, there is an official taxi touchscreen kiosk. Enter your destination neighborhood (e.g. Centro Histórico or Bocagrande) to receive a printed voucher with the exact regulated price. Give this to the driver at the curb so you are never overcharged.
Late-Night Arrivals (After Midnight)
Official yellow taxis queue outside arrivals 24/7. Crespo is a safe neighborhood, and taxi rides to the Walled City cost under 20,000 COP (~$5 USD).
STRESS-FREE DOOR-TO-DOOR OPTION
Prefer a Driver Waiting at Cartagena (CTG) Arrivals?
Traveling with heavy suitcases, young children, or landing after midnight? Pre-book a fixed-price private airport transfer or express rail pass on Klook with instant confirmation and no meter haggling.
ARRIVAL CONNECTIVITY & RIDE-HAILING TIP
Need Mobile Data at the Terminal for Uber / InDrive / Cabify & Maps?
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Uber / InDrive / Cabify pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.