Are direct flights from Barcelona to Cartagena always the best option?

Direct flights are often the most convenient choice, saving you time and avoiding layovers. However, flights with one or more stops can sometimes be more affordable. Consider your budget and time constraints when deciding between direct and connecting flights.

Can flexible travel dates help on Barcelona to Cartagena flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares than traveling on weekends or during popular holidays. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may reveal cheaper options.

What extra costs should I check before booking Barcelona to Cartagena flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. These additional fees can add up and impact the total cost of your trip.

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BCN - Cartagena
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723 €
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Barcelona to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena

A typical journey from Barcelona to Cartagena, including connections, takes about 26h 47m. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8210 kilometers.

For those seeking cheap flights from Barcelona to Cartagena, fares are typically $1649–$1963, with a median of $1799. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level. However, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value can be challenging. New deals for this route are infrequent, so setting up a price alert is recommended.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Cartagena? The most affordable month to fly is typically August, with a median fare of $1507. Following closely is July, with a median fare of $1532. December also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $1809.

How much is a round trip from Barcelona to Cartagena

Regular price: €562 - €1,290

Prices for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena is between 562 EUR and 1290 EUR. The current lowest deal is 885 EUR with Deutsche Luft Hansa, for travel from Nov 13-Nov 25.

now 885 €

Low 562 €

High 1,290 €

The cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Cartagena

The cheapest month to fly from Barcelona to Cartagena is August, with a median price of $1507. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1809. Generally, prices are lower from July to August.

August

Cheapest

Flights from 1,507 €

December

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,809 €

Jul

Aug

Dec

Direct flights from Barcelona to Cartagena

Welcome Air

Iberia Airlines

Air Europa

Allegro

Last-minute flights going from Barcelona to Cartagena

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Iberia Airlines

801 €

2,122 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Iberia Airlines

917 €

2,128 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Iberia Airlines, Welcome Air

737 €

1,136 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Iberia Airlines, Welcome Air

801 €

1,200 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

KLM

761 €

1,295 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Vueling Airlines, Welcome Air

719 €

1,303 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena

15 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 28

612 € → 903 €

48%

3 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 23

684 € → 977 €

43%

12 nights

Mar 18 - Mar 30

565 € → 859 €

52%

8 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 21

632 € → 939 €

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Barcelona to Cartagena

Barcelona - Cartagena route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Historically, 25% of tickets are sold for less than $1649, and 75% for less than $1963.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

The median price in August is $1507, compared to the overall median of $1799.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 26h 47m.

This is a long-haul route, with a median connecting flight duration of 26h 47m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Historically, 0% of flights are direct, with a median of 3 stopovers for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa has a deal for $885.

This deal is for travel from November 13 to November 25, available via skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals on this route are rare.

Historically, deals appear rarely, so consider booking when you see a good price.

Barcelona main airports to depart from

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Cheapest

Barcelona–El Prat Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€938

Cartagena main airports to arrive at

Rafael Núñez International (CTG)

Cheapest

Rafael Núñez International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Cartagena from Barcelona.

📍 ~7 km from Cartagena (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€788

Airports nearby Cartagena used as alternative

Ernesto Cortissoz International (BAQ)

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is a major international hub and the closest alternative to Cartagena.

📍 ~100 km from Cartagena (reachable by car, approx. 1.5 to 2 hours drive).

💸 Flights from ~€955

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cartagena

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From BCN

Elite

Dec 18

Cartagena, Colombia

77% AI deal score

$3,337

$3,248

Save $89

Air Canada

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Dec 27

Cartagena, Colombia

76% AI deal score

$3,382

$3,352

Save $30

Avianca

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Dec 26

Cartagena, Colombia

76% AI deal score

$3,379

$3,352

Save $27

Avianca

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Dec 23

Cartagena, Colombia

76% AI deal score

$3,445

$3,418

Save $27

Avianca

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Dec 23

Cartagena, Colombia

76% AI deal score

$3,449

$3,418

Save $31

Avianca

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Jan 05

Cartagena, Colombia

75% AI deal score

$3,174

Avianca

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Jan 11

Cartagena, Colombia

75% AI deal score

$3,219

Avianca

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Dec 03

Cartagena, Colombia

74% AI deal score

$3,612

Air Europa, +1

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Dec 24

Cartagena, Colombia

74% AI deal score

$3,660

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Dec 25

Cartagena, Colombia

74% AI deal score

$3,691

Air Europa, +1

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Dec 03

Cartagena, Colombia

74% AI deal score

$3,813

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Dec 22

Cartagena, Colombia

74% AI deal score

$3,882

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cartagena

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, often several months before your intended travel date, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may be beneficial. Last-minute deals are rare but can occasionally appear.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes offer alternative flight options or potentially lower fares. While it may add to your travel time, the savings could be significant enough to consider. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Barcelona to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena

A typical journey from Barcelona to Cartagena, including connections, takes about 26h 47m. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8210 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from Barcelona to Cartagena

Regular price: €562 - €1,290

Prices for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena is between 562 EUR and 1290 EUR. The current lowest deal is 885 EUR with Deutsche Luft Hansa, for travel from Nov 13-Nov 25.

now 885 €

Low 562 €

High 1,290 €

The cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Cartagena

August

Cheapest

Flights from 1,507 €

December

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,809 €

Jul

Aug

Dec

Direct flights from Barcelona to Cartagena

Welcome Air

Iberia Airlines

Air Europa

Allegro

Last-minute flights going from Barcelona to Cartagena

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Iberia Airlines

801 €

2,122 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Iberia Airlines

917 €

2,128 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Iberia Airlines, Welcome Air

737 €

1,136 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Iberia Airlines, Welcome Air

801 €

1,200 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

KLM

761 €

1,295 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Vueling Airlines, Welcome Air

719 €

1,303 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena

15 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 28

612 € → 903 €

48%

3 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 23

684 € → 977 €

43%

12 nights

Mar 18 - Mar 30

565 € → 859 €

52%

8 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 21

632 € → 939 €

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Barcelona to Cartagena

Barcelona - Cartagena route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Historically, 25% of tickets are sold for less than $1649, and 75% for less than $1963.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

The median price in August is $1507, compared to the overall median of $1799.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 26h 47m.

This is a long-haul route, with a median connecting flight duration of 26h 47m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Historically, 0% of flights are direct, with a median of 3 stopovers for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa has a deal for $885.

This deal is for travel from November 13 to November 25, available via skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals on this route are rare.

Historically, deals appear rarely, so consider booking when you see a good price.

Barcelona main airports to depart from

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Cheapest

Barcelona–El Prat Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€938

Cartagena main airports to arrive at

Rafael Núñez International (CTG)

Cheapest

Rafael Núñez International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Cartagena from Barcelona.

📍 ~7 km from Cartagena (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€788

Airports nearby Cartagena used as alternative

Ernesto Cortissoz International (BAQ)

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is a major international hub and the closest alternative to Cartagena.

Cartagena, Colombia

75% AI deal score

$3,174

Avianca

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Jan 11

Cartagena, Colombia

75% AI deal score

$3,219

Avianca

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Dec 03

Cartagena, Colombia

74% AI deal score

$3,612

Air Europa, +1

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Dec 24

Cartagena, Colombia

74% AI deal score

$3,660

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Dec 25

Cartagena, Colombia

74% AI deal score

$3,691

Air Europa, +1

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Dec 03

Cartagena, Colombia

74% AI deal score

$3,813

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Dec 22

Cartagena, Colombia

74% AI deal score

$3,882

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cartagena

Cheap Flights from Barcelona to Cartagena

Today’s best flight deals from Barcelona to Cartagena

Barcelona to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena

How much is a round trip from Barcelona to Cartagena

The cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Cartagena

Direct flights from Barcelona to Cartagena

Last-minute flights going from Barcelona to Cartagena

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena

Popular Airports to fly from Barcelona to Cartagena

Barcelona - Cartagena route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 26h 47m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Deutsche Luft Hansa has a deal for $885.

Deals on this route are rare.

Barcelona main airports to depart from

Cartagena main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cartagena used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cartagena

Best Elite deals to Cartagena

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Dec 27

Dec 26

Dec 23

Dec 23

Jan 05

Jan 11

Dec 03

Dec 24

Dec 25

Dec 03

Dec 22

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cartagena

How can I find cheap flights from Barcelona to Cartagena?

When should I book flights from Barcelona to Cartagena?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena?

Are direct flights from Barcelona to Cartagena always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Barcelona to Cartagena flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Barcelona to Cartagena flights?

Related routes

More routes from Barcelona

Flights to Cartagena from other cities

Barcelona to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena

How much is a round trip from Barcelona to Cartagena

The cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Cartagena

Direct flights from Barcelona to Cartagena

Last-minute flights going from Barcelona to Cartagena

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena

Popular Airports to fly from Barcelona to Cartagena

Barcelona - Cartagena route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 26h 47m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Deutsche Luft Hansa has a deal for $885.

Deals on this route are rare.

Barcelona main airports to depart from

Cartagena main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cartagena used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cartagena

Best Elite deals to Cartagena

Dec 18

Dec 27

Dec 26

Dec 23

Dec 23

Jan 05

Jan 11

Dec 03

Dec 24

Dec 25

Dec 03

Dec 22

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cartagena

How can I find cheap flights from Barcelona to Cartagena?

When should I book flights from Barcelona to Cartagena?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena?