Travelling from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cartagena Airport to Madrid Airport.
Madrid is six hours ahead of Cartagena and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are three Cartagena Airport to Madrid Airport flights.
Your CTG to MAD flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Plus Ultra Lineas Aereas is your gateway to discovering Madrid (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Cartagena Airport to Madrid Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Plus Ultra Lineas Aereas on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cartagena Airport to Madrid Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CTG and MAD include:
Miami International Airport
Bogota Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
Right now, $720 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cartagena Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,423. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from CTG to MAD by booking at least four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Cartagena Airport to Madrid Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CTG to MAD.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cartagena Airport to Madrid Airport.
Handy information about Cartagena Airport (CTG)
75% of flights that leave from Cartagena Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Cartagena Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Cartagena. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Cartagena Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CTG:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Consider booking a hotel close to MAD if you're on a late Cartagena Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Madrid Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Madrid Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Cartagena Airport to Madrid Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Madrid. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Cartagena Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you want to go to Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CTG to MAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are key highlights.