Cartagena Transportation
San Javier International Airport in Murcia is approximately 25 kilometres (16 miles) from Cartagena. The journey takes 20 minutes by car. Taxis are the best option for travelling to the city as most of the airport buses serve Murcia town. Directions to the taxi stand are clearly signposted in the arrivals lounge.
Arriving by Air
San Javier International Airport serves the Cartagena region.
Getting Around Cartagena
As Cartagena is compact, there is little need for vehicular transportation around the city. Most of the interesting museums, restaurants and shops are within very easy walking distance. Bus transportation is available to the nearby resort of La Manga, the city of Murcia and many picturesque villages among the orange groves.