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.
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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.
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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.