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Flights from Madrid to Cartagena

Nonstop flights from Madrid (MAD) to Cartagena (CTG) take about 10h 10m (7,733 km). World2Fly flies it. Lowest fare seen: $559 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Madrid to Cartagena

Carriers on MAD–CTG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ World2Flynonstop fare seen

Madrid to Cartagena fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $559 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $436. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$56030 Oct 2026 · World2Fly—
Nov 2026$55927 Nov 2026 · World2Fly—
Dec 2026$91618 Dec 2026 · World2Fly$892 · 4 stops18 Dec 2026
Jan 2027—$455 · 3 stops30 Jan 2027
Feb 2027—$436 · 3 stops1 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $436 in February 2027, against $559 for November 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Madrid to Cartagena, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Madrid to Cartagena flights

How long is the flight from Madrid to Cartagena?
A nonstop flight from Madrid (MAD) to Cartagena (CTG) takes about 10h 10m, covering 7,733 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Madrid from Cartagena by air?
The great-circle distance between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport and Rafael Nuñez International Airport is 7,733 km (4,805 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Madrid to Cartagena?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MAD–CTG route include World2Fly. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Madrid to Cartagena cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MAD–CTG was $559 USD with World2Fly (nonstop), departing 27 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Cartagena?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $436 one-way, against $892 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Madrid to Cartagena?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $436 with 3 stops against $559 nonstop, a saving of $123. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Spain to Cartagena?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Cartagena visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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