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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Cartagena by plane or bus

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Fly to Cartagena
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1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cartagena (CTG)plane CMB - CTG
28h 15m
$635–1,843
Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane CMB - BAQ
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
30h 56m
$690–1,961
Fly to Corozal, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Corozal (CZU)plane CMB - CZU
2. Take the bus from Corozal to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
35h 19m
$750–2,155
Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane CMB - SMR
2. Take the bus from Parada 1419 to Parada 1454bus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
33h 44m
Fly to Los Garzones Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR)plane CMB - MTR
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Monteria to Coveñasbus
3. Take the bus from Coveñas to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
35h 24m
$658–1,972

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

23Weekly Planes

30h 44mAverage Duration

$595Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16,700.2 km
Duration: 28h 15m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Cartagena, Colombia?

Qatar Airways, American Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cartagena (CTG) 3 times a day.

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Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cartagena via Doha, Miami

Ave. Duration: 27h 35m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $750–2,400

Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cartagena via London Heathrow, Bogota

Ave. Duration: 28h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $600–1,800

Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Bogota

Ave. Duration: 27h 40m
When: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $900–2,600

Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport via London Heathrow, Bogota

Ave. Duration: 28h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $650–1,900

Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport via Istanbul, Bogota

Ave. Duration: 29h 10m
When: Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price: $600–2,200

Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport via Doha, Miami

Ave. Duration: 30h 20m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: $800–2,600

Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Bogota

Ave. Duration: 27h 35m
When: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $750–2,300

Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport via London Heathrow, Bogota

Ave. Duration: 29h
When: Every day
Estimated price: $550–1,700

Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport via Frankfurt, Bogota

Ave. Duration: 32h 30m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $650–2,600

Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Los Garzones Airport via Istanbul, Bogota

Ave. Duration: 28h 35m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $600–2,200

Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Los Garzones Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Bogota

Ave. Duration: 29h 5m
When: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $850–2,500

Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Los Garzones Airport via London Heathrow, Bogota

Ave. Duration: 29h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $600–1,900

Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Los Garzones Airport via Frankfurt, Bogota

Ave. Duration: 31h 25m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $750–2,900

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Cartagena(opens in a new window), Colombia(opens in a new window)

Cartagena, known since the colonial era as Cartagena de Indias, is a city and one of the major ports on the northern coast of Colombia in the Caribbean Coast Region, along the Caribbean sea. Cartagena's past role as a link in the route to the West Indies provides it with important historical value for world exploration and preservation of heritage from the great commercial maritime routes. As a former Spanish colony, it was a key port for the export of Bolivian silver to Spain and for the import of enslaved Africans under the asiento system. It was defensible against pirate attacks in the Caribbean. The city's strategic location between the Magdalena and Sinú Rivers also gave it easy access to the interior of New Granada and made it a main port for trade between Spain and its overseas empire, establishing its importance by the early 1540s.

Things to do in Cartagena

Castillo San Felipe de Barajas(Opens in a new window)

The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. The castle is located on the Hill of San Lázaro in a strategic location, dominating approaches to the city by land or sea. It was built by the Spanish during the colonial era. Construction began in the year 1536, and it was originally known as the Castillo de San Lázaro, It was expanded in 1657.

Palace of Inquisition(Opens in a new window)

The Palace of Inquisition, also known as the Inquisition Palace, (Spanish: Palacio de la Inquisición) is an eighteenth-century the seat of the Holy Office of the Inquisition in Cartagena, now in modern Colombia. Finished around 1770, it currently serves as a museum showcasing historical artifacts. The museum once displayed torture equipment used on victims during the inquisition however these items have been removed from display in 2015 prior to visits to Colombia by Pope Francis. It has been described as "one of the finer buildings" in Cartagena. Cited as one of Cartagena's "best examples of late colonial, civil architecture", it faces the Parque de Bolívar.

Places to stay in Cartagena

GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Casa Pizarro Hotel Boutique(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Voilá Signature Casa Isabel(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Hotel Casa Cytia(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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