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SMR Simón Bolívar International Airport

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Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) serves Santa Marta, about 14 km south of Santa Marta. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASMR
ICAOSKSM
ServesSanta Marta
From centre14 km
Non-stop2
Airlines3
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Elevation7 m

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The airport in numbers

Simón Bolívar International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Simón Bolívar International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3.7M passengers in 2022.

Passengers / year
3.7M
as of 2022
Elevation
7 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2004–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Santa Marta

The airport is about 14 km south of Santa Marta, about 29 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No rail. Bogotá (BOG), Medellín, Cartagena: an official taxi or an app.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official 'taxi' desk (they give a slip with a number), or Uber/DiDi/Cabify (common). Estimated fare to the centre: $24514–$38934.

Tipping: Round up; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~20 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~29 min$24514–$38934
Private transfer~29 minfixed upfront
Car rental~29 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From SMR to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Barranquilla62 km66 min$98260–$156060
Cartagena160 km168 min$248200–$394200
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Simón Bolívar International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$24514–$38934 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Santa Marta ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Avianca · Copa Airlines · LAN Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Simón Bolívar International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Simón Bolívar International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Santa Marta shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Simón Bolívar International Airport to the centre of Santa Marta?
No rail. Bogotá (BOG), Medellín, Cartagena: an official taxi or an app. The airport is about 14 km south of Santa Marta, about 29 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Santa Marta?
Roughly $24514–$38934 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Simón Bolívar International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official 'taxi' desk (they give a slip with a number), or Uber/DiDi/Cabify (common).
What's the cheapest way from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Santa Marta?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail. Bogotá (BOG), Medellín, Cartagena: an official taxi or an app.
Can I get from Simón Bolívar International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail. Bogotá (BOG), Medellín, Cartagena: an official taxi or an app. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Simón Bolívar International Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Bogota, Rio Negro. 3 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Simón Bolívar International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Simón Bolívar International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Simón Bolívar International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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