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 33 hours 40 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, Cali), LATAM Chile (via Bogota) and KLM (via Amsterdam). 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 05/29/26 1 Stopover (MIA) AA8645, AA2173 28h 48min	Return 06/07/26 1 Stopover (MIA) AA0914, AA8740 14h 37min	American Airlines		$1,222	Offers unavailable
Madrid Cartagena Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 05/29/26 2 Stopovers (SDQ, BOG) UX0089, AV0209, AV8480 35h 10min	Return 06/07/26 1 Stopover (SDQ) DM1803, UX0088 17h 20min	Air Europa Lineas Aereas, Avianca		$1,238	Offers unavailable
Madrid Cartagena	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (BOG) IB0155, JA5166 26h 17min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (BOG) JA5169, IB0156 14h 43min	Iberia, JetSmart	?	$1,114
Madrid Cartagena	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (BOG) IB0151, LA4120 16h 00min	Return 06/30/26 3 Stopovers (CLO, MIA, LIS) LA4372, TP7318, TP0226, TP1022 53h 00min	Iberia, LATAM Chile	?	$1,203
Madrid Cartagena	Outbound 05/29/26 2 Stopovers (CUN, MEX) 2W2501, AM0515, AM0750 55h 00min	Return 06/07/26 3 Stopovers (SDQ, BOS, EWR) DM1803, DM2004, UA1833, UA0051 39h 00min	World2Fly, Aeroméxico	?	$1,221	Offers unavailable
Madrid Cartagena	Outbound 05/29/26 1 Stopover (MIA) AA8645, AA1145 27h 10min	Return 06/07/26 1 Stopover (MIA) AA0914, AA8740 14h 37min	American Airlines	?	$1,256	Offers unavailable
Madrid Cartagena	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (BOG) UX0193, LA4124 15h 20min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (BOG) LA4107, UX0194 20h 35min	Air Europa Lineas Aereas, LATAM Chile		$1,281
Madrid Cartagena	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (BOG) IB0155, IB6676 26h 25min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (BOG) IB6944, IB0154 13h 45min	Iberia		$1,289
Madrid Cartagena	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (BOG) IB0155, AV9542 13h 55min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (BOG) AV9743, IB0154 12h 45min	Iberia, Avianca	?	$1,308

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

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