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

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Fly to Cartagena
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1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cartagena (CTG)plane IST - CTG
19h 15m
$296–949
Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane IST - BAQ
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
21h 55m
$314–1,013
Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane IST - 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
24h 54m
Fly to Los Garzones Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR)plane IST - 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
25h 24m
$339–1,046
Fly to Valledupar, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Valledupar (VUP)plane IST - VUP
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Valledupar to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
28h 2m
$518–1,662

Istanbul (IST) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

13Weekly Planes

18h 20mAverage Duration

$288Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10,455.6 km
Duration: 19h 15m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Cartagena, Colombia?

Turkish Airlines, Copa Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cartagena (CTG) twice daily.

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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)

9.3Superb

Hotel Casa Cytia(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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