Madrid to Cartagena (MAD–CTG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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12:05 AM
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Madrid to Cartagena
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,805 mi 11h nonstop -7h behind 18 1-stop hubs

MAD–CTG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. PLUNA leads the route. The flight covers 4,805 miles in approximately 11h. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–CTG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PU PLUNA 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PU (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to CTG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
516
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Cartagena is 7 hours behind Madrid.
MAD: CEST · CTG: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 11:00 AM in Cartagena.
Distance & Flight Time
4,805 mi / 7,733 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter Colombia visa-free for up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Immigration stamps you in at the airport with no advance paperwork required.

The initial 90-day stay can be extended once for another 90 days at a Migracion Colombia office. The extension costs around COP 232,000. You can also request the extension online through the Migracion Colombia website. The total allowed stay is 180 days per calendar year.

Colombia requires travelers to complete the Check-Mig online form within 72 hours before departure. Fill it out at apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co. It is free and takes about 5 minutes. Airlines may check for the confirmation email before boarding.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to MAD

Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).

Facts

MAD–CTG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Cartagena route.
Route details
Distance4,805 mi / 7,733 km
Flight time11h
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: MAD
Full nameAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: CTG
Full nameRafael Nuñez International Airport
IATA / ICAOCTG / SKCG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr7.2M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to CTG flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport take approximately 11h. The route covers 4,805 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: PLUNA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJU, WAW, MXP, SCL, SFO, PTY, BOG, CLO, SDQ, MDE, JFK, MIA, BOS, MEX, ATL, YUL, SJO and LIM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cartagena is 7 hours behind Madrid.
Yes, return flights from CTG to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MAD to CTG

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) are connected by nonstop service from PLUNA.

MAD to CTG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to CTG ranges from 11 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,805 miles (7,733 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via SJU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.