Travelling from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR): what you need to know
Guayaquil and Santa Marta are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your GYE to SMR flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Guayaquil Airport to Santa Marta Airport. Bogota Airport is a top stopover on the GYE to SMR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
At the moment, Rs65,957 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Guayaquil Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs97,261. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GYE to SMR if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Guayaquil Airport to Santa Marta Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GYE to SMR.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Guayaquil Airport to Santa Marta Airport.
Handy information about Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
90% of flights leaving Guayaquil Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from GYE.
To get to Guayaquil Airport from central Guayaquil, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Guayaquil Airport to Santa Marta Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to GYE:
Arriving at Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guayaquil Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SMR instead:
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.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle 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.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Guayaquil Airport to Santa Marta Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Santa Marta. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Guayaquil Airport to Santa Marta Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Santa Marta, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GYE to SMR in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Colombia
You've visited Santa Marta, now it's time to discover other corners of Colombia. Journey about 72 kilometres west to Barranquilla to tick off its must-visit sights. From Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro to Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
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.
