Luggage storageRafael Nunez International Airport

Luggage storage at Rafael Núñez International Airport

A long layover or an early checkout before a late flight out of Cartagena can leave you with bags and nowhere to put them. This guide covers what the airport itself offers and where Stasher can step in nearby.

Rafael Nunez International Airport has no official left-luggage or baggage-storage facility inside its terminals, so you'll need another plan for your bags whether you're waiting for a flight or heading into the city first. The T102 Transcaribe bus is the main public route towards the historic centre, while authorized taxis run 24 hours from the terminal exits. With Stasher, you can store bags from US$1.49 per bag a day at 10+ locations near Rafael Nunez International Airport.

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Before you fly: security, liquids and waiting airside

Carry-on liquids, gels and aerosols must sit in containers of 100 millilitres or less, all sealed inside a single clear plastic bag no larger than one litre. Checked luggage is typically limited to 22 or 23 kilograms per piece, so weigh before you leave for the terminal. Non-passengers can't get gate passes at this airport, which means whoever drops you off stays on the departures side. The Avianca Lounge on the second floor of the boarding area opens from 4:00 to 22:00 if you want somewhere to wait, though it won't help with bags since there's no storage anywhere at the airport.

Getting between the airport and Cartagena with luggage

The T102 Transcaribe bus is the main public route towards the city, running from the airport vicinity to the Portal del Patio terminal near the historic centre. Weekday service runs 5:00 to 21:00, Saturdays 5:30 to 20:30, and Sundays and holidays 6:00 to 20:00. You'll need a rechargeable card, and each ride costs 3,000 Colombian pesos. Collective public transport from the airport generally runs later, from 5:00 a.m. until roughly 11:30 p.m., so you're not stranded if an evening arrival comes in after the T102 has stopped.

Authorized taxis run 24 hours a day from the stand at the national and international exits, which is the most straightforward option with heavy bags. The airport is roughly ten minutes from the historic centre, so a taxi won't take long. For luggage storage in Cartagena itself, Stasher has options across the city if you don't want to drag your bags around while exploring.