Question 1

How long is the flight from Madrid to Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Cartagena typically takes around 9 hours 5 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 14 hours 1 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Madrid to Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from Madrid to Cartagena, although not necessarily every day. On average, less than one flight per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will have an easier time finding a suitable nonstop connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Madrid to Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Madrid to Cartagena are operated by, among others, World2Fly. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Avianca (via Bogota, Medellin, Cali), LATAM Chile (via Bogota) and Iberia (via Bogota). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from Madrid to Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Madrid to Cartagena operate Friday. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Madrid to Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Madrid to Cartagena, there is less than one flight per day on average. The exact number can vary by day of the week and season. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Madrid to Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Madrid to Cartagena, there are only a few flights per week. It is therefore especially worthwhile to be flexible with your travel dates so you can more easily find a suitable departure day.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Madrid to Cartagena depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Madrid to Cartagena usually departs at 2:45 PM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Cartagena.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Madrid to Cartagena depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Madrid to Cartagena usually departs at 2:45 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Madrid Cartagena	Outbound 12/08/26 1 Stopover (MIA) AA8644, AA2167 14h 55min	Return 01/07/27 1 Stopover (MIA) AA2170, AA8740 16h 40min	American Airlines	?	$1,098
Madrid Cartagena	Outbound 08/20/26 2 Stopovers (PHL, MIA) AA0741, AA2936, AA1145 28h 10min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (MIA) AA0914, AA8740 14h 35min	American Airlines		$1,182
Madrid Cartagena Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 08/20/26 3 Stopovers (LIS, JFK, BOG) TP1011, TP0209, AV0245, AV8556 31h 25min	Return 08/25/26 3 Stopovers (BOG, JFK, LIS) AV9819, AV0210, TP0210, TP1014 34h 25min	TAP Air Portugal, Avianca		$1,408
Madrid Cartagena	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (MIA) AA8645, AA1145 27h 10min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (MIA) AA0914, AA8740 14h 35min	American Airlines	?	$1,206
Madrid Cartagena	Outbound 08/20/26 2 Stopovers (BOS, FLL) B62260, B62269, B61783 28h 30min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (JFK, BOS) B61532, B60818, B62261 37h 38min	JetBlue Airways	?	$1,291
Madrid Cartagena	Outbound 08/20/26 2 Stopovers (PHL, MIA) AA0741, AA2132, AA1145 28h 10min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (MIA) AA0914, AA8740 14h 35min	American Airlines	?	$1,303
Madrid Cartagena	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (PTY) UX0055, CM0452 26h 55min	Return 08/25/26 3 Stopovers (MEX, CUN, MEX) AM0751, AM0564, AM0501, AM0034 54h 00min	Air Europa Lineas Aereas, Copa Airlines	?	$1,397
Madrid Cartagena	Outbound 12/08/26 1 Stopover (BOG) LA1574, LA4270 19h 31min	Return 01/07/27 1 Stopover (BOG) LA4093, LA1604 19h 25min	LATAM Chile		$1,485
Madrid Cartagena	Outbound 12/08/26 1 Stopover (BOG) LA1574, LA4270 19h 31min	Return 01/07/27 1 Stopover (BOG) LA4093, LA1604 19h 25min	LATAM Chile		$1,490
Madrid Cartagena	Outbound 12/08/26 1 Stopover (BOG) LA1574, LA4270 19h 31min	Return 01/07/27 1 Stopover (BOG) LA4093, LA1604 19h 25min	LATAM Chile		$1,492

Roundtrip from	1.097,20 US$
Distance	7742 km
Departure airport	Airport Madrid-Barajas (MAD)
Departure country	Flights from Spain
Arrival airport	Airport Cartagena (CTG)
Destination country	Flights to Colombia
Departure country - Arrival airport	Spain - Cartagena
Departure airport - Destination country	Madrid-Barajas - Colombia

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