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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai to Cartagena by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Cartagena

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane DXB - CTG
    23h 15m
    $603–1,204

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Cartagena

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane AUH - CTG
    29h 20m
    $373–1,015

  3. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane AUH - BAQ
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    33h 21m
    $571–1,536

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane DXB - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    26h 26m
    $431–1,425

  5. Fly Dubai International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane DXB - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus bus
    31h 43m

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration21h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$421Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,401.6 km
  • Duration: 23h 15m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Cartagena, Colombia?

Air Canada, Emirates, and four other airlines fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cartagena (CTG) 3 times a day.

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