Flying from Belize City to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): What you need to know
Planning your vacation begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Belize City. Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Belize City to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) leaving from here.
Rafael Nunez International Airport is located in Cartagena. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Belize City.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Belize City to CTG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Heading off during a peak period like a public holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Belize City
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from traveling and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Belize City to CTG departing from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The distance from central Belize City to BZE is around 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Booked an early flight from Belize City to Rafael Nunez International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport:
80.18% of flights departing from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of BZE.
Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA)
TZA is about 2 kilometers from central Belize City. It takes 5 minutes or so to reach the terminal driving from the city center.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Belize City Municipal Airport the day before your Belize City to CTG flight:
About Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Have a late flight from Belize City to Rafael Nunez International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near CTG and hit the lights earlier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and see more of Cartagena and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Belize City to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belize City to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belize City to Rafael Nunez International Airport is $411. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,424. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Belize City to CTG, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Belize City to Rafael Nunez International Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Belize City to CTG.
Save on your flight from Belize City to Rafael Nunez International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Belize City to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Belize City to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG). August is the most popular month to visit Cartagena. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Belize City to CTG plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Belize City to Rafael Nunez International Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Cartagena
Start your Cartagena trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Belize City to Rafael Nunez International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Walled City of Cartagena, La Fantastica Cartagena - Pirate Ship Tour, Sunset Tour & Rosario Island Tour and Centro Historico are leading attractions which should feature on every Cartagena itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Cartagena will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Colombia you should also see. Around 97 kilometers north-east of Cartagena, a visit to Barranquilla will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Miramar Park and Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO.
Santa Marta is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 161 kilometers north-east of Cartagena. No trip is complete without seeing Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga.