--- iata: CTG name: Rafael Núñez International Airport city: Cartagena country: Colombia lastUpdated: '2026-09-19' officialWebsite: 'https://aeropuertocartagena.com.co/' sources: - 'https://aeropuertocartagena.com.co/' - 'https://aeropuertocartagena.com.co/en/transporte/' - 'https://aeropuertocartagena.com.co/en/preguntas-frecuentes/' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/cartagena-rafael-nunez/ctg4-heroica-vip-lounge-ctg-intl - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/cartagena-rafael-nunez/ctg5-heroica-vip-lounge-ctg-domestic - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/cartagena-rafael-nunez/ctg1-avianca-sala-vip quickFacts: - >- IATA CTG / ICAO SKCG — Rafael Núñez International, Cartagena (Crespo); operator SACSA - Priority Pass labels Domestic Terminal + International Terminal - >- Heroica VIP Intl — PP 04:00–00:00 near Gate 9 after security/passport control; max stay 3h - >- Heroica VIP Domestic — PP 04:00–00:00 airside 2nd floor; children not admitted (PP EN); max stay 3h - >- Avianca Sala VIP — PP 04:00–22:00 airline-restricted domestic (Avianca/GOL/Star/associated) - >- Authorized taxi stations at national + international exits; SACSA FAQ: taxis 24h depending on operations - No official MCT or security wait minutes published — omitted bentoTips: - label: Lounge title: 'Heroica covers late evenings; Avianca closes 22:00' detail: >- Intl Heroica: after passport control near Gate 9. Domestic Heroica: 2nd floor after security — children not admitted per PP EN. summary: >- Both Heroica rooms run 04:00–00:00 on Priority Pass; Avianca Sala VIP stops at 22:00 and is airline-gated. category: timing - label: Terminals title: Confirm domestic vs international before chasing a lounge detail: >- Avianca Sala VIP is domestic-only and requires an eligible Avianca/GOL/Star Alliance/associated boarding pass. summary: >- PP maps separate Domestic and International terminals with different Heroica rooms. category: terminal - label: Transfer title: Use authorized taxi stations — Crespo is close-in detail: >- Transcaribe T102 Portal–Crespo serves the neighborhood near the airport on limited daytime hours — confirm live. summary: >- SACSA posts authorized taxi stations at national and international exits; FAQ says taxis run 24h depending on operations. category: status - label: Watch-out title: 'Heroica alcohol is capped at two; Avianca alcohol from 16:00' detail: >- Avianca Sala VIP: alcoholic drinks from 16:00 daily; separate smoking room outside. summary: PP limits complimentary standard alcohol to two drinks in Heroica rooms. category: food lounges: - name: Heroica VIP Lounge - CTG Intl zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass: 04:00–00:00' access: - >- Priority Pass (max stay 3h; children under 7 free; complimentary alcohol max 2) bestFor: - International Priority Pass holders - Evening international waits summary: >- PP international lounge after security and passport control, 1st Floor near Gate 9. Hours 04:00–00:00, 3h max. verdict: depends terminal: International Terminal amenities: - Wi-Fi - Air conditioning - Complimentary alcoholic drinks (max 2) - Digital card accepted - Disabled access - name: Heroica VIP Lounge - CTG Domestic zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass: 04:00–00:00' access: - >- Priority Pass (max stay 3h; children not admitted per PP EN; complimentary alcohol max 2; domestic only) bestFor: - Domestic Priority Pass holders without children summary: >- PP domestic lounge airside after security on 2nd Floor. Hours 04:00–00:00, 3h max. Children not admitted on PP EN listing. verdict: depends terminal: Domestic Terminal amenities: - Wi-Fi - Air conditioning - Complimentary alcoholic drinks (max 2) - Digital card accepted - Disabled access - Local calls only - name: Avianca Sala VIP zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass: 04:00–22:00' access: - >- Priority Pass only when flying Avianca, GOL, Star Alliance operated flights, or airlines associated with Avianca; domestic only; space may be restricted bestFor: - Eligible Avianca/Star Alliance domestic passengers with PP summary: >- Airline-restricted PP domestic lounge after boarding area to the left. Alcohol from 16:00. verdict: depends terminal: Domestic Terminal amenities: - Air conditioning - 'Standard alcoholic drinks (from 16:00)' - Conference facilities - Digital card accepted - Disabled access - Separate smoking room outside waterOptions: [] airportistScore: 7 slug: ctg region: South America --- > Markdown for [/airports/ctg](/airports/ctg). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/ctg) - [Lounge directory](/airports/ctg/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) Cartagena, Colombia · South America Close-in Cartagena Crespo gateway with two Heroica Priority Pass rooms (04:00–00:00 domestic + international) plus airline-restricted Avianca Sala VIP. Authorized curb taxis are the safe default. ## Airportist Score **7.0 / 10** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 7.2 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.8 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 6.4 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 7.5 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 7.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 7.2 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: undefined - Terminals: Domestic + International (PP labels) - Typical security: undefined min - On-time: undefined% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - International Priority Pass holders using Heroica near Gate 9 - Domestic PP holders without children (Heroica Domestic) - Eligible Avianca/Star Alliance domestic passengers ## Watch out for - Heroica Domestic: children not admitted per PP EN listing - Avianca Sala VIP is airline-restricted even with Priority Pass - No true 24h PP lounge (Heroica closes 00:00 / opens 04:00) - No published MCT or security wait minutes - Omit invented COP taxi grids ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/ctg/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/ctg/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/ctg/amenities.md) (free) - [Traveler tips](/airports/ctg/tips.md) (free) - [Water](/airports/ctg/water.md) (free) - [Full guide](/airports/ctg/guide.md) (free) - [Disruptions](/airports/ctg/disruptions.md) (free) - [Reviews](/airports/ctg/reviews.md) (free)