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Cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Cartagena

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration23 h and 56 mFlights between Madrid and Cartagena take, on average, 23 h and 56 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£395Cheapest price for a flight between Madrid and Cartagena found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportAdolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas AirportWhen flying from Madrid to Cartagena

Destination airportRafael Nunez International AirportFor the route from Madrid to Cartagena

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Madrid to Cartagena

Airlines flying this routePlus UltraAirline(s) with flights between Madrid to Cartagena

One-way average Price£812The average price for a flight Madrid - Cartagena at Opodo is £812, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Cartagena when departing from Madrid

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Last checked on Sat 07/11

Distance: 4,798 mi

Madrid airports

Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport (MAD)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Cartagena airports

Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Book your Madrid to Cartagena flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Madrid to Cartagena (Colombia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £395, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Madrid to Cartagena takes roughly 12 hours, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Madrid–Cartagena route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport (MAD)
Arrival airport: Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)

The weather in Cartagena

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cartagena, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 24ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 24ºC
Hottest month: June
Coldest month: January
Driest month: February
Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Madrid to Cartagena

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Madrid to Cartagena:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Cartagena. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Madrid to Cartagena

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Madrid to Cartagena?

When you fly from Madrid to Cartagena the average price is £812. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Madrid to Cartagena at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Madrid to Cartagena is 395 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena?

The most popular months to book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena are February, September and January, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Madrid to Cartagena?

The best time of the year to go to Cartagena when flying from Madrid depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Cartagena from Madrid in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, October and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Madrid - Cartagena.

How long does the flight take to go from Madrid to Cartagena?

The total flight time between Madrid and Cartagena is of around 23 h and 56 m on average, considering an average distance of 4,798.05 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Cartagena compared to Madrid?

While in Madrid temperatures can reach an average of 24º ºC in summer, Cartagena can experience temperatures up to 29º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 27º ºC in Cartagena, compared to the 7º ºC average in Madrid.

Which airports have flights between Madrid and Cartagena?

The main airport route flying between Madrid and Cartagena is: Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport (MAD) to Rafael Nunez International Airport(CTG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Madrid to Cartagena?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Madrid to Cartagena are:

Hahn Air Technologies.

American Airlines

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Avianca

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