# CTG — Cartagena (Cartagena–Rafael Núñez International)

> CTG (Cartagena–Rafael Núñez International) is the main international airport serving Cartagena, Colombia. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/ctg-cartagena

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Use the official zone-fare taxi from the desk
- **Typical fare:** COP$18,000–COP$30,000
- **Journey time:** 10–20 min to Centro Histórico/Bocagrande
- **Pickup point:** Official taxi desk in Arrivals, fixed-fare voucher
- **Key warning:** Don't let drivers skip the voucher — that's how overcharging starts
- **Fare reality (CTG → Centro Histórico):** expected COP$18,000–COP$30,000 · concerning COP$60,000+ · likely scam COP$100,000+ unmetered
- **Overall risk:** medium — Airport is in the city — short rides. Official taxis use a zone-based fixed-fare system; insist on the voucher. Uber operates in a legal grey area.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of CTG, ranked

1. **Official zone taxi (voucher)** _(recommended)_ — cost COP$18,000–COP$30,000, journey 10–20 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated; Fixed fare
2. **Uber / inDriver** — cost COP$15,000–COP$25,000, journey 10–20 min, wait 3–10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheaper; Tracked
   - Cons: Grey legal status; Driver may ask you sit in front
3. **Bus Transcaribe (with transfer)** — cost COP$3,200, journey 45–60 min, wait Every 15 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Multiple transfers; Bad with luggage
4. **Street taxi (no voucher)** — cost COP$50,000–COP$120,000, journey 10–20 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Cons: Frequent overcharging

## First 30 minutes after landing at CTG

1. Clear immigration
2. Collect bags, clear customs
3. Go to the official taxi desk in Arrivals
4. State zone (Centro, Bocagrande, Manga) for fixed fare
5. Receive voucher, hand to driver outside
6. Total: 10–20 min

## Common scams at CTG

- **No-voucher overcharge** (medium risk): Driver claims voucher system is 'down' and quotes 3–4× the fare. _How to avoid:_ Get the printed voucher from the desk — refuse to leave without one.
- **Cash-change 'I don't have change'** (medium risk): After arrival driver pretends he can't break a big bill. _How to avoid:_ Pay close to exact fare with small notes.

## Payment warnings at CTG

- Carry small COP notes; cards work in hotels and bigger restaurants

## Arrival checklist for CTG

- Small COP notes for fare
- Voucher in hand before leaving desk
- Uber installed as backup

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Last updated: June 2026

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