Cartagena operates at street level. On the stone streets inside the old city you can hear footsteps and cafe chairs moving across the terraces. Bougainvilleas hang over balconies painted in yellow, blue and green. The Caribbean Sea extends just beyond the city walls, visible from the walls that once protected the port.
It will get easier and easier to get there.
jet blue We are expanding our services in Fort Lauderdale to: Cartagena, ColombiaIncreased flights to: Daily, year-round service begins June 11th. The airline previously operated the route. four times a weekThis significantly improves accessibility to one of the Caribbean Basin’s most unique cities.
What the new JetBlue schedule means
start June 11thJetBlue works 7 weekly flights to Cartagena It replaces the current four-weekly flight schedule from Fort Lauderdale.
Our daily service adds flexibility to your travel plans. You’ll get more options for long weekends, midweek departures, and shorter itineraries.
Cartagena has become one of the most sought-after cities in the Caribbean Basin. This attraction blends several elements that travelers rarely find in one place: preserved colonial architecture, Caribbean beaches, and a food culture that continues to evolve each year.
More flights allow for spontaneous travel, especially during peak season when cities are calmer and hotel reservations are more available.
Arrival in Cartagena
Flight landing time: Rafael Núñez International AirportIt is a short drive from the historic centre.
From there, the road curves towards the stone walls that define the old town. The square within its walls is filled with restaurants and musicians in the evenings, while a quiet courtyard is hidden behind carved wooden doors. You can easily move between small cafés, rooftop bars, and centuries-old churches.
Neighborhoods outside the walls add another dimension. Gethsemane Street murals, music, and late-night energy. along the coast, Boca Grande Modern hotels line the coastline and offer views of the Caribbean Sea.
Many travelers leave the city by boat Rosario IslandsWhite sand beaches and clear water create a very different side to destinations just offshore.
Why Cartagena continues to secure flights
Cartagena has become one of the fastest growing vacation destinations in the region.
Travelers arrive for the architecture and coastal environment, but stay for the culture, including seafood restaurants, historic hotels and streets that still make them feel connected to the city’s past.
The airline has been steadily increasing service as demand grows across North America.
JetBlue’s switch to daily flights signals confidence that Cartagena’s popularity will continue to grow.
place to stay
Cartagena’s hotel scene continues to evolve, with both historic icons and new major hotels appearing.
One of the most anticipated openings Four Seasons Hotel and Residences CartagenaWe are currently preparing for our historic district debut. The project will restore several landmark buildings along the waterfront near the old town, bringing the brand’s luxury offering to one of Cartagena’s best-known neighborhoods.
For hotels that already have a defined destination Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena.
This property remains my favorite place to stay in the city. This hotel occupies a previous building. 17th century monasteryThick stone walls surround a central courtyard filled with palm trees and a large swimming pool. The architecture reflects centuries of history, and the interiors balance French elegance with Caribbean features.
The rooms combine colonial elements with modern comforts, especially the hotel restaurant. cloister — offers some of the most refined dining within the walled city.
Location also helps. Step outside the convent’s doors and you’re already in Cartagena’s historic center, close to squares, galleries and the city’s best restaurants.
Getting to Cartagena and checking into one of its landmark hotels will get a lot easier as JetBlue adds daily flights starting June 11.
