Travelling from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Bogota Airport to Santa Marta Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Bogota and Santa Marta share the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
You can choose from 161 weekly Bogota Airport to Santa Marta Airport flights. The 04:30 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest flight available. LATAM Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:00.
Your BOG to SMR flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as November? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to Santa Marta, Colombia. Take off with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Bogota Airport to Santa Marta Airport:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Avianca.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering BOG to SMR flights. A reliable 80.52% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bogota Airport to Santa Marta Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BOG and SMR:
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Cali Airport
Pereira Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
Currently, Rs5,296 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bogota Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs10,674. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BOG to SMR.
The cheapest month for flights from Bogota Airport to Santa Marta Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Finding cheap flights from BOG to SMR is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bogota Airport to Santa Marta Airport.
Handy information about Bogota Airport (BOG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bogota Airport, 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Bogota Airport from central Bogota, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BOG. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bogota Airport to Santa Marta Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bogota Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SMR instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Santa Marta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Alamo or Tu Roll Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Santa Marta and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Santa Marta Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to central Santa Marta
Santa Marta Airport to the centre of Santa Marta has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
November is the most popular month for flights from Bogota Airport to Santa Marta Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Santa Marta in March.
Before locking in your flight from Bogota Airport to Santa Marta Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Santa Marta, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BOG to SMR in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Colombia
Barranquilla is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Santa Marta. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, well-known 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 major highlights starting with Walls of Cartagena, Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA.