World2Fly launches direct flights between Madrid and Cartagena de Indias from July 2026

• The new connection between Madrid and Cartagena to begin operations on 3 July 2026, with a weekly flight every Friday
• This route responds to the growing demand from travellers interested in discovering Colombia’s cultural, natural and culinary richness.
• The connection between Madrid and Cartagena has also been incorporated into Newblue’s holiday programmes.

Daniel Buil, Commercial Director of World2Fly, stated: “With the launch of our new direct route between Madrid and Cartagena de Indias, we are strengthening our commitment to Colombia, complementing the Cali route we launched last year, and consolidating our dedication to connectivity between Spain and Latin America. This connection reflects the increasing demand from our customers and their interest in destinations with great tourist and cultural appeal. At W2Fly, we continue to work to provide a comfortable, efficient flight experience tailored to our passengers’ needs.”

Meanwhile, Teremar Londoño Zurek, Secretary of Tourism of Cartagena, highlighted: “This new route represents an invaluable opportunity to continue positioning Cartagena as a world-class destination. Direct connectivity with Europe broadens our reach, diversifies our source markets, and strengthens our tourism economy.”

The launch of this new connection is the result of collaboration between the Cartagena City Council, the Secretariat of Tourism, Corpoturismo, ProColombia, the Cartagena Airport International Operator (OINAC), and World2Fly. It will strengthen long-haul tourism, the local economy, and the international profile of the city.

The Mayor of Cartagena de Indias, Dumek Turbay, noted that this new route will boost tourist arrivals to Cartagena, a city that currently has 21 international connections. He also emphasised the historic cultural and heritage ties with Spain, which will be reflected in an increase in visits: “Our cultural, heritage and architectural wealth has a deep historical connection with Spain; as such, people from Cartagena and Spaniards share much in common, which always leads to a strong mutual interest in visits, an interest that will now grow further thanks to this new direct route with Madrid.”

ProColombia and Corpoturismo have also welcomed the new connection. Carmen Caballero, President of ProColombia, remarked that the route consolidates Cartagena as a world-class destination and diversifies its European source markets. Liliana Rodríguez, Executive President of Corpoturismo, noted that the Spanish market represents 9% of the city’s visitors and that there has been a 19.3% increase compared to 2024, underlining the importance of the new route.

Integrated experiences for travellers

The new Madrid connection has been incorporated into Newblue’s holiday programmes, offering itineraries designed to showcase Colombia’s diversity. Among them are the Gama Essence and Gama Quality programmes, which include return flights Madrid–Cartagena, 7-night stays in selected hotels, transfers, and excursions such as a visit to the exclusive Baia Bella Beach Club.

For those seeking a more complete experience, the Combined Tour: Coffee Region and Cartagena de Indias allows travellers to combine the coffee region with destinations such as Cali, Santa Marta, the Rosario Islands and Cartagena, offering a unique experience of culture, nature, history, and beaches.