Madrid to Cartagena flights
Cartagena lies 391 km (243 mi) south-east of Madrid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 15 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Madrid | Cartagena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 3.3 million | 213,943 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | MAD, 14 km out | RMU, 26 km out |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 30200–30394 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Madrid
Madrid is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 14,271-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Cartagena
Cartagena is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Region of Murcia International Airport (RMU), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region of Murcia International Airport | RMU | 26 km (16 mi) | 9,842 ft | 644 ft |
| Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport | ALC | 84 km (52 mi) | 9,842 ft | 142 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cartagena from Madrid?
391 km (243 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Madrid.
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Cartagena by air?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Cartagena?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Which airports are used for Madrid to Cartagena flights?
Typically Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Region of Murcia International Airport (RMU); Cartagena also has ALC.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.