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Only World2Fly operates flights between Madrid and Cartagena.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Cartagena:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

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 $907 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $94–$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.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 77% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 3% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Madrid to Cartagena route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 16%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $912 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,074: a $162 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 17 minutes.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:45 pm and lands at 12:53 am
• Latest: departs at 2:45 pm and lands at 12:53 am.

The flight takes about 10h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $977. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Cartagena takes 10h 08m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $815 to $4,046. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Madrid to Cartagena are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $540.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 59m, compared with 15h 05m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) and 15h 53m via Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl (CLO).

Cartagena is 7 hours behind Madrid (Colombia Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· GREEN MOTION
· Localiza
· National
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Cartagena range from $799 to $1,230, with an average of $977 over the past 12 months. Anything below $799 counts as a good deal.