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

Direct flights offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with layovers can sometimes be more affordable. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel duration when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Barcelona to Cartagena flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or time of year. Avoiding peak travel seasons or holidays usually results in lower fares.

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. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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2026-10-02 – 2026-10-22
BCN - Cartagena
76% AI deal score
615 €
756 €
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Barcelona to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena

A typical journey from Barcelona to Cartagena takes about 21h 32m including connections. This reflects the reality that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting flights. Given the significant travel time, planning your connections efficiently can greatly impact your overall trip experience.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Barcelona to Cartagena, fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $594–$825, with a median of $698. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal might require more flexibility or a longer search.

The cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Cartagena is typically in April, with a median fare of $449. Other relatively inexpensive months include August, where the median fare is $608, and May, with a median fare of $623. These months offer better value compared to the overall typical price range for the route.

The distance between Barcelona and Cartagena is approximately 8210 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul flight. This significant distance is a primary factor in the extended journey times and the prevalence of connecting itineraries. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

How much is a round trip from Barcelona to Cartagena

Regular price: €558 - €1,130

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena is 558 EUR to 1130 EUR. The current lowest deal is 755 EUR with Deutsche Luft Hansa, for travel from Oct 2 to Oct 22.

now 755 €

Low 558 €

High 1,130 €

The cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Cartagena

Flights from Barcelona to Cartagena are cheapest in April, with a median price of $449. The most expensive month to fly is October, with a median price of $1108. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from 449 €

October

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,108 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Barcelona to Cartagena

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Allegro

Air Canada

Air Europa

Last-minute flights going from Barcelona to Cartagena

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Air Arabia Maroc

748 €

1,029 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Vueling Airlines

614 €

917 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

614 €

755 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

646 €

755 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

easyJet UK

616 €

1,005 €

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Air Europa

668 €

1,080 €

One-way

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

8 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 10

646 € → 755 €

17%

15 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 22

623 € → 755 €

21%

20 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 22

614 € → 755 €

23%

6 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 21

668 € → 838 €

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Barcelona to Cartagena

Barcelona - Cartagena route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Barcelona to Cartagena are above the typical level, with a median of $698.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $449

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Barcelona to Cartagena, with a median price of $449.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 21h 32m

Flights from Barcelona to Cartagena typically take 21 hours and 32 minutes, including stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights; connecting flights are dominant with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers deals

Deutsche Luft Hansa has 20 deals for connecting flights from Barcelona to Cartagena.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Barcelona main airports to depart from

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Cheapest

Barcelona–El Prat is a convenient option for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena.

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

💸 Flights from ~€665

Cartagena main airports to arrive at

Rafael Núñez International (CTG)

Cheapest

Rafael Núñez International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Cartagena.

📍 ~7 km from Cartagena (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€667

Airports nearby Cartagena used as alternative

Ernesto Cortissoz International (BAQ)

Cheapest

Ernesto Cortissoz International is a practical alternative due to its proximity and status as a major hub.

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

💸 Flights from ~€834

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cartagena

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Best Elite deals to Cartagena

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From BCN

Elite

Dec 28

Cartagena, Colombia

92% AI deal score

$2,571

$1,633

Save $938

Air Canada

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Nov 23

Cartagena, Colombia

92% AI deal score

$2,635

$1,663

Save $972

Air Canada

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Jan 11

Cartagena, Colombia

92% AI deal score

$2,512

$1,673

Save $839

Air Canada

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Jan 18

Cartagena, Colombia

92% AI deal score

$2,526

$1,673

Save $853

Air Canada

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Sep 25

Cartagena, Colombia

91% AI deal score

$4,475

$3,008

Save $1,467

KLM

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Jan 15

Cartagena, Colombia

91% AI deal score

$2,527

$1,704

Save $823

Air Canada

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Nov 20

Cartagena, Colombia

89% AI deal score

$2,733

$2,180

Save $553

KLM

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Nov 21

Cartagena, Colombia

89% AI deal score

$2,747

$2,225

Save $522

KLM

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Nov 22

Cartagena, Colombia

88% AI deal score

$2,707

$2,214

Save $493

Air Canada

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Nov 22

Cartagena, Colombia

87% AI deal score

$2,669

$2,214

Save $455

Air Canada

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Nov 21

Cartagena, Colombia

83% AI deal score

$3,560

$3,026

Save $534

KLM

Business Class

From BCN

Elite

Dec 03

Cartagena, Colombia

83% AI deal score

$2,685

$2,222

Save $463

KLM

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cartagena

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison websites can help you compare prices from various airlines and online travel agencies. Setting up price alerts may also notify you when fares drop.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less predictable. Monitoring price trends over several weeks may offer insight into the best booking window.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While it may add to your ground travel, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in the cost and time of transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Barcelona to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena

How much is a round trip from Barcelona to Cartagena

Regular price: €558 - €1,130

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena is 558 EUR to 1130 EUR. The current lowest deal is 755 EUR with Deutsche Luft Hansa, for travel from Oct 2 to Oct 22.

now 755 €

Low 558 €

High 1,130 €

The cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Cartagena

April

Cheapest

Flights from 449 €

October

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,108 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Barcelona to Cartagena

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Allegro

Air Canada

Air Europa

Last-minute flights going from Barcelona to Cartagena

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Air Arabia Maroc

748 €

1,029 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Vueling Airlines

614 €

917 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

614 €

755 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

646 €

755 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

easyJet UK

616 €

1,005 €

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Cartagena

Barcelona (BCN) - Cartagena (CTG)

Air Europa

668 €

1,080 €

One-way

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

8 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 10

646 € → 755 €

17%

15 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 22

623 € → 755 €

21%

20 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 22

614 € → 755 €

23%

6 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 21

668 € → 838 €

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Barcelona to Cartagena

Barcelona - Cartagena route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Barcelona to Cartagena are above the typical level, with a median of $698.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $449

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Barcelona to Cartagena, with a median price of $449.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 21h 32m

Flights from Barcelona to Cartagena typically take 21 hours and 32 minutes, including stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights; connecting flights are dominant with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers deals

Deutsche Luft Hansa has 20 deals for connecting flights from Barcelona to Cartagena.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Barcelona main airports to depart from

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Cheapest

Barcelona–El Prat is a convenient option for flights from Barcelona to Cartagena.

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

💸 Flights from ~€665

Cartagena main airports to arrive at

Rafael Núñez International (CTG)

Cheapest

Rafael Núñez International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Cartagena.

📍 ~7 km from Cartagena (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€667

Airports nearby Cartagena used as alternative

Ernesto Cortissoz International (BAQ)

Cheapest

Ernesto Cortissoz International is a practical alternative due to its proximity and status as a major hub.

Cartagena, Colombia

83% AI deal score

$2,685

$2,222

Save $463

KLM

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 above the typical level

April is historically cheapest at $449

Flights typically take 21h 32m

Connecting flights are dominant

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers deals

Deals are frequent for this route

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 28

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Jan 11

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Sep 25

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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 above the typical level

April is historically cheapest at $449

Flights typically take 21h 32m

Connecting flights are dominant

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers deals

Deals are frequent for this route

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 28

Nov 23

Jan 11

Jan 18

Sep 25

Jan 15

Nov 20

Nov 21

Nov 22

Nov 22

Nov 21

Dec 03

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?