Flying from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from El Dorado International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Bogota and Santa Marta share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Flights from BOG to SMR start from 04:40 — the earliest with JetSMART. The last service of the day is at 21:00 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 1,009 weekly El Dorado International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BOG to SMR flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to Santa Marta, Colombia. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from El Dorado International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with AVIANCA on this route.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates BOG to SMR flights. An impressive 84.23% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from El Dorado International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between BOG and SMR:
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Alfonso B. Aragon Airport
Matecana International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way El Dorado International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight is $58. A return ticket right now is $115. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from BOG to SMR, book your trip five months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from El Dorado International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BOG to SMR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from El Dorado International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
72.09% of flights leaving from El Dorado International Airport land at their destination on time.
El Dorado International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Bogota. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to BOG? If you're catching an early flight from El Dorado International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
Book a hotel near SMR if you're taking a late El Dorado International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car and discover Santa Marta and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Alamo and Tu Roll Rent a Car are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Simon Bolivar International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) to central Santa Marta
From Simon Bolivar International Airport, Santa Marta is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
August is the most popular month for flights from El Dorado International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Santa Marta in April.
Lock in your flight from El Dorado International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport for September if you'd like to visit Santa Marta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BOG to SMR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Santa Marta has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Colombia waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres west of Santa Marta, a visit to Barranquilla will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Colombia, head for Cartagena, roughly 161 kilometres south-west of Santa Marta. Walled City of Cartagena, Museo del Oro Zenu and La Popa Monastery are among its highlights.