What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from Cartagena to Madrid delayed?

About 35% of weekly flights between Cartagena and Madrid have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 263 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cartagena to Madrid flights?

Over the past year, Plus Ultra have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 33% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cartagena to Madrid flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

How long is the flight from Cartagena to Madrid?

For as low as £750, World2Fly can have you in Madrid from Cartagena in 9h. Cartagena and Madrid are separated by a distance of 4802 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cartagena to Madrid round-trip?

Currently priced at £711, Avianca will fly you from Cartagena to Madrid and back. In addition to Avianca, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Cartagena to Madrid for 1% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Can I find deals for flights from Cartagena to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

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Round-trip from	£662
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Cheapest in	February
Average price	£719

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CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez - MAD Madrid Barajas

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CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez - MAD Madrid Barajas

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Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 12/1

08:15-13:55

1 stop23h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

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CartagenaMadrid

CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez - MAD Madrid Barajas

CTGMAD

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Fri 18/12

18:55-09:55

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CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez - MAD Madrid Barajas

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cartagena to Madrid?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cartagena to Madrid, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cartagena to Madrid?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cartagena to Madrid (average of £582). Flying from Cartagena to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of £844). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CTG to MAD?

When flying from Cartagena to Madrid, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cartagena to Madrid?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cartagena to Madrid flights typically cost between £666 and £792 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £662 on KLM (14 Mar–18 Apr).

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Avianca from Cartagena to Madrid by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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They use Recaro Seats , but without “recline” for a 6h flight??? And very bad food … only one option???

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They use Recaro Seats , but without “recline” for a 6h flight??? And very bad food … only one option???

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cartagena to Madrid?
For as low as £750, World2Fly can have you in Madrid from Cartagena in 9h. Cartagena and Madrid are separated by a distance of 4802 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cartagena to Madrid round-trip?
Currently priced at £711, Avianca will fly you from Cartagena to Madrid and back. In addition to Avianca, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Cartagena to Madrid for 1% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
Can I find deals for flights from Cartagena to Madrid that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cartagena to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cartagena to Madrid?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cartagena to Madrid.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cartagena to Madrid?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cartagena to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cartagena to Madrid?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cartagena to Madrid (average of £582). Flying from Cartagena to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of £844). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cartagena to Madrid, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cartagena to Madrid?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CTG to MAD?

When flying from Cartagena to Madrid, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cartagena to Madrid?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cartagena to Madrid flights typically cost between £666 and £792 in March.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £662 on KLM (14 Mar–18 Apr).

How often are flights from Cartagena to Madrid delayed?

About 35% of weekly flights between Cartagena and Madrid have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 263 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cartagena to Madrid flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cartagena to Madrid flights?

Over the past year, Plus Ultra have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 33% of flights being delayed.

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Cartagena to Madrid flights typically cost between £666 and £792 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £662 on KLM (14 Mar–18 Apr).