Madrid to Cartagena (MAD–CTG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAD–CTG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Plus Ultra leads the route. The flight covers 4,805 miles in approximately 11h. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU Plus Ultra | 3 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CET · CTG: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 12:00 PM in Cartagena.
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.
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).
MAD–CTG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to CTG
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) are connected by nonstop service from Plus Ultra. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
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). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via MXP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.