Novaventa

By gate-side in T1, Novaventa runs 24/7 vending.

Novaventa’s vending machines sit post-security in Terminal T1, so you don’t have to leave the gate area to grab something. The machines run 24 hours a day, which matters for late-night arrivals from Bogotá or those 05:00 departures to Panama City.

This is a pure vending setup, not a café, and everything skews budget-friendly at roughly $1–$4 USD per item. You’ll usually find packaged snacks, candy bars, chips, and bottled drinks in standard 500 ml sizes. Payment typically works with local cards and coins; don’t count on large bills or complex change during a tight boarding window.

Because Novaventa in T1 is open 24 h, it’s one of the only food options when the main restaurants shut around 21:00–22:00. If your flight from Medellín lands after midnight and you skipped dinner, this can be the only place to grab water and something salty or sweet after security.

Think of it as a stopgap, not a full meal. There’s no fresh food line, no coffee machine, and no seating area tied to Novaventa here in Rafael Nuñez International Airport. Use it for a quick 600 ml water bottle, a soda, or a packet of cookies before you board, especially if your airline on this route is known for minimal service.

Tip: buy larger water bottles or any specific snacks you care about in Cartagena city first; then, at T1, use Novaventa only for last-minute top-ups or if your flight time slides into the early-morning hours.