Flights to Santa Marta (SMR) Airport

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Santa Marta Airport? If you want to travel to Santa Marta Airport next month, return fares start from £902. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Airports near Santa Marta

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Santa Marta. But we found flights with one or more stops from £736.
The cheapest month to fly to Santa Marta is usually September.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Santa Marta but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between United Kingdom and Santa Marta Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Santa Marta is £736. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Santa Marta Airport is Tuesday, 8 September 2026.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Santa Marta is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Santa Marta.

Flying to Santa Marta

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£736
Cheapest month to flySeptember

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How to find cheap flights to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR)

  • The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) is £368. A return plane ticket to SMR right now is £736.

  • Never miss out on a deal by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to SMR. We'll keep an eye on it for you, sending updates when fares drop.

  • The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to score some incredible early bird deals on tickets to Santa Marta, where Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) is located.

  • Widen your search for cheap flights to Santa Marta by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will let you browse prices for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help you save.

  • Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes can often save you money. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO).

Best time to go to Santa Marta

  • You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Santa Marta in May.

  • Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to SMR that fits your plans and budget.

  • If you want to experience Santa Marta at its liveliest, lock in your flights to SMR for November. Going on holiday during peak seasons typically means more to see and do compared to other times.

  • Travel in April if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Santa Marta are usually less expensive.

  • The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Santa Marta is warmest in September, with averages of between 25ºC and 29ºC.

  • Ranging from 24ºC to 30ºC, January is when temperatures are at their lowest.

  • With one day of rain on average, February is the driest month in Santa Marta.

  • October brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 22 days of rainfall if that's when you're going.

Flying to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR): What you need to know

  • Get to Santa Marta without any layovers. These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO):

  • If you want to jet off with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your SMR plane ticket with Copa. Up to 96% of its flights into this airport land when expected.

  • The timezone at SMR is UTC-5.

  • Crawl into bed not long after your flight to SMR. Choose any of these hotels near Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) and you'll be fast asleep in no time:

  • Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) has an on-time performance of 71%. This number tracks how regularly flights from SMR arrive according to plan.

Getting to central Santa Marta from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR)

  • SMR is about 16 kms (10 miles) from central Santa Marta.

  • You'll get to the centre in around 25 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to SMR.

  • The ride when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • If you'd like to stay near the action in Santa Marta, drop your bags at one of these comfortable hotels:

Santa Marta highlights

  • Put these leading sights on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Santa Marta:

    • Natural Tayrona National Park: Located around 2 kms (1 mile) northeast of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing in the city.

    • Playa Taganga: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 6 kms (4 miles) south of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Santa Marta experience.

How to get to Barranquilla from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR)

  • Kicking things off in Barranquilla? From SMR, it'll take around 1 hour 50 minutes to drive there. The city is about 97 kms (60 miles) from the airport.

Travelling from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR) to Soledad

  • If Soledad is your destination, it's around 64 kms (40 miles) from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO).

  • The drive time to Soledad is roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.

Explore more of Colombia

  • Up for more exploring? Barranquilla will add something special to your trip to Colombia. It's around 64 kms (40 miles) west of Santa Marta and features Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina. The most convenient airport for this city is Barranquilla Ernesto Cortissoz Intl Airport (BAQ).

  • Cartagena is another standout destination in Colombia and is roughly 161 kms (100 miles) southwest of Santa Marta. Hit some of the best spots right away at Walls of Cartagena, Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA. Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) takes care of most arrivals into this city.

  • Expand your adventure to Soledad. Roughly 64 kms (40 miles) west of Santa Marta, Museo Bolivariano, Soledad, Atlántico, Colombia, Casa Museo Del Grabado "Samuel Buelvas" and MegaParque Las Flores en los Manantiales are reasons to go.

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