Cartagena Airport Transfer: Private Vehicle, Door-to-Door

Relax in a private, air-conditioned ride from Cartagena airport straight to your door

You get picked up at the terminal with a name sign or collected from your hotel at a set time, then driven in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your destination. Tolls and taxes are included. The journey takes 15–40 minutes depending on traffic and location, and the price is per vehicle, not per person, so it doesn't matter how many travelers share the ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private transfer from/to Cartagena airport

• Provide arrival or departure details
• Meet official with name sign at terminal
• Proceed to assigned vehicle in parking lot
• Travel to or from hotel or destination

The experience

The moment you clear immigration at Cartagena's Rafael Nuñez International Airport, someone's waiting for you outside the terminal with your name on a sign. That's the whole point of this transfer: no scanning the arrivals hall for a driver, no haggling over the fare once you're tired and holding luggage. You've already told them your flight number, your hotel address, and the time you land. The vehicle is parked and ready. Air-conditioned. Sized for what you're carrying.

The drive into the city takes 15 to 40 minutes depending on where you're headed and what the traffic's doing that day. Most hotels cluster in Bocagrande, Centro, Getsemaní, Marbella, or Zona Norte. Those neighborhoods sit within the standard rate. If you're staying in Manzanillo, that's a separate conversation with the booking team, but for the main tourist areas, the price is fixed per vehicle before you arrive. You don't pay per person. You pay once, and however many people fit in the car you chose, they all go. Infants can stay in a stroller or sit on a lap. No car seat required, though you can arrange one if you need it.

Coming back to the airport works the same way in reverse. You give them your hotel name, your pickup time, and a WhatsApp number so they can confirm the morning of. They show up at your door, load your bags, and drive you to departures. The transfer between Cartagena and nearby cities is also available if you're moving on. Just specify the destination when you book.

What’s included

Your transfer includes an air-conditioned private vehicle, door-to-door pickup or drop-off, all tolls and taxes, and a driver who tracks your flight (for arrivals) or confirms your pickup time (for departures). You communicate via WhatsApp to keep everything simple.

Options for this experience

6 options

Private departure transfer for 1–3 passengersUp to 3 per booking · No fixed timeHotel to airport: up to 3 medium suitcases and 3 handbags. Enter departure details from Cartagena only. One way; pickup is included

Arrival transfer for 1–3 passengersUp to 3 per booking · No fixed timeAirport to hotel: 3 medium suitcases and 3 handbags. Enter arrival details in Cartagena only. One way; includes pickup

Private departure transfer for 4–6 passengersUp to 6 per booking · No fixed timeHotel to airport: up to 5 medium suitcases and 4 handbags. Enter departure details from Cartagena only. One way; includes pickup

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Arrival transfer for 4–6 passengersUp to 6 per booking · No fixed timeAirport to hotel for 4–6 passengers: 5 medium suitcases and 4 handbags. Enter arrival details in Cartagena only. One way; pickup is included

Departure transfer for 7–13 passengersUp to 13 per booking · No fixed timeHotel to airport: a maximum of 8 medium suitcases and 4 handbags. Enter departure details from Cartagena only. One way; pickup is included

Arrival transfer for 7–13 passengersUp to 13 per booking · No fixed timeAirport to hotel for 7–13 passengers: up to 8 medium suitcases and 4 handbags. Enter arrival details in Cartagena only. One way; includes pickup

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Samaria Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you land tired and want to skip the taxi queue and price haggling: the driver's already waiting with your name, the vehicle is set, and the cost is locked in before you leave the terminal.

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Top questions

What happens if my flight is delayed?

The driver tracks your flight. If you're late, they wait. Provide your flight number and airline when you book so they can monitor arrivals in real time.

Do I need to arrange a car seat for a baby?

No, infants can sit on an adult's lap or stay in a stroller. If you want a car seat, mention it when booking and they can provide one.

How long is the drive from the airport to the city?

15 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic and which neighborhood your hotel is in. Most tourist areas (Bocagrande, Centro, Getsemaní, Marbella, Zona Norte) fall within that range.

Is the price per person or per vehicle?

Per vehicle. One price covers everyone in the car you select, regardless of how many passengers travel.

What if I'm staying in Manzanillo?

Manzanillo is outside the base rate area. Contact the team directly when booking to get a quote for that location.

Can I use this service for departures too?

Yes. Provide your hotel address, pickup time, and departure date. They'll collect you and take you to the airport.

What's included in the price?

The air-conditioned vehicle, door-to-door transport, tolls, and taxes. Everything except tips.

How do I confirm my booking?

Provide your flight details (for arrivals) or hotel and pickup time (for departures), plus a WhatsApp number. They'll confirm the day before or morning of.