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How to get fromCartagena to Nicaraguaby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cartagena to Nicaragua by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Cartagena

    best
    1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane CTG - MGA
    6h 44m
    $360–550

  2. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane BAQ - MGA
    9h 3m
    $122–574

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Sabanitas to Panama Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal TransNica to Managuabus bus
    7d 5h
    $791–846

  4. Ferry, bus via Palacio Nacional

    1. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Sabanitas to Panama Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus bus
    7d 7h
    $791–841

Cartagena (CTG) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,211.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Cartagena, Colombia and Nicaragua?

Copa Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Managua Airport (MGA) twice daily.

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