Travelling from San Andres Island Airport (ADZ) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR): what you need to know
San Andres Island and Santa Marta are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Your ADZ to SMR flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Andres Island Airport to Santa Marta Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ADZ and SMR include:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Andres Island Airport (ADZ) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Andres Island Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight is Rs21,996. A return fare right now is Rs22,384. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ADZ to SMR, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from San Andres Island Airport to Santa Marta Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ADZ to SMR is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Andres Island Airport to Santa Marta Airport.
Handy information about San Andres Island Airport (ADZ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Andres Island Airport, data shows 70% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach San Andres Island Airport from central San Andres Island, it'll take about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 15 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from San Andres Island Airport to Santa Marta Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ADZ:
Arriving at Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
If you're getting in on a late San Andres Island Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near SMR:
Pick up a Santa Marta Airport rental car and discover Santa Marta and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Alamo and Tu Roll Rent a Car are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Santa Marta Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from San Andres Island Airport to Santa Marta Airport. November is the busiest month to head to Santa Marta. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Santa Marta is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from San Andres Island Airport to Santa Marta Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ADZ to SMR in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Colombia
Barranquilla is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored after you've seen Santa Marta. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.
Around 161 kilometres south-west of Santa Marta, Cartagena is another favourite stop in Colombia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Walls of Cartagena, Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA.