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

• Earliest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 06:00
• Latest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 06:00.

The flight takes about 9h.

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

A direct flight from Cartagena to Madrid takes 9h, 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.

Return flights from Cartagena to Madrid range from £609 to £839, with an average of £725 over the past 12 months. Anything below £609 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the £725 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £687 return, compared with £753 via a stopover through Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £75–£75 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 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £664 to £2,048. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cartagena to Madrid are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £525, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Centauro
• Alamo

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Cartagena to Madrid route, 35% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 16m.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 90% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Cartagena to Madrid. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £680 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £777, a difference of £97.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only World2Fly operates flights between Cartagena and Madrid.

Flying via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 55m, compared to 14h 59m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 16h 46m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Spain Building, Puerta del Sol, and Estado Santiago Bernabéu. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid 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

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