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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Cartagena:

• Earliest: departs at 2:45 pm and lands at 12:55 am
• Latest: departs at 2:45 pm and lands at 12:55 am.

The flight takes about 10h 10m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Madrid to Cartagena.

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Cartagena takes 10h 10m, covering 4,802 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Cartagena range from $829 to $1,264, with an average of $1,011 over the past 12 months. Anything below $829 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $1,011 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $818 round-trip via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL), compared to $921 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $72–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by World2Fly and Hahn Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $849 to $4,647. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Madrid to Cartagena are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $526, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Madrid to Cartagena usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Cartagena route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 16m.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Cartagena most commonly connect through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 72% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Madrid to Cartagena. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $925 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,120, a difference of $195.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only World2Fly operates flights between Madrid and Cartagena.

Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 59m, compared with 14h 08m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) and 15h 48m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Cartagena is 6 hours behind Madrid (Colombia Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cartagena are Walled City, Torre del Reloj and Playa de Bocagrande. These are among the most viewed places in Cartagena on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• World2Fly: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Plus Ultra: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hahn Air: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.