Flights to Cartago
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Cartago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Matecaña International Airport (PEI), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,627 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are El Eden Airport (AXM, 36 km), La Nubia Airport (MZL, 59 km), Perales Airport (IBE, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matecaña International Airport (regional) | PEI | 21 km (13 mi) | 6,627 ft | 4,416 ft |
| El Eden Airport (regional) | AXM | 36 km (22 mi) | 7,045 ft | 3,990 ft |
| La Nubia Airport (regional) | MZL | 59 km (37 mi) | 4,835 ft | 6,871 ft |
| Perales Airport (regional) | IBE | 94 km (58 mi) | 5,905 ft | 2,999 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,627 ft, PEI handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 4,416 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Cartago
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartago to Bogotá | Colombia | 203 km (126 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Cartago to Caracas | Venezuela | 1,182 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Cartago to Quito | Ecuador | 625 km (388 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Cartago to Guayaquil | Ecuador | 889 km (553 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Cartago to Cali | Colombia | 161 km (100 mi) | about 57 min |
| Cartago to Medellín | Colombia | 171 km (106 mi) | about 58 min |
| Cartago to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 809 km (503 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Cartago to Valencia | Venezuela | 1,060 km (658 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Cartago to Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 934 km (580 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Cartago to Barranquilla | Colombia | 703 km (437 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Cartago to Trujillo | Peru | 1,471 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Cartago to Managua | Nicaragua | 1,402 km (871 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Cartago to Kingston | Jamaica | 1,477 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Cartago to Cartagena | Colombia | 630 km (392 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Cartago to Barcelona | Venezuela | 1,375 km (854 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Cartago to Cúcuta | Colombia | 515 km (320 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Cartago to Soacha | Colombia | 189 km (117 mi) | about 1 h |
| Cartago to Cuenca | Ecuador | 916 km (569 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Cartago to Piura | Peru | 1,223 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Cartago to Chiclayo | Peru | 1,353 km (841 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Cartago to Bucaramanga | Colombia | 407 km (253 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Cartago to Santa Marta | Colombia | 746 km (464 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Cartago to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 10,183 km (6,327 mi) | about 13 h 48 min |
| Cartago to Lagos | Nigeria | 8,770 km (5,449 mi) | about 12 h |
| Cartago to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 18,261 km (11,347 mi) | about 24 h 10 min |
| Cartago to Jakarta | Indonesia | 19,669 km (12,222 mi) | about 25 h 58 min |
| Cartago to Bengaluru | India | 16,487 km (10,245 mi) | about 21 h 53 min |
| Cartago to Hyderabad | India | 16,277 km (10,114 mi) | about 21 h 37 min |
| Cartago to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 7,961 km (4,946 mi) | about 10 h 57 min |
| Cartago to Singapore | Singapore | 19,343 km (12,019 mi) | about 25 h 33 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Cartago?
Matecaña International Airport (PEI) is the closest large airport at 21 km (13 mi). The others, AXM, MZL, IBE, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PEI from Cartago city centre?
21 km (13 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Cartago on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.