Flying from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR): what you need to know
Countless great adventures start at one of Medellin's main airports, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) or Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Explore your options for booking a flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) jetting off from either of these.
1 hour 16 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport.
Santa Marta's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Medellin. Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Santa Marta.
The most popular route is from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR), with 390 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MDE to SMR is the 04:45 JetSmart service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 21:13 with LATAM Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Medellin to SMR. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like August or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) depart from this terminal.
Pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport departing from MDE. Reserve your trip with one of these:
MDE is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
About Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near SMR:
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 28 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport from $45 or travel return from just $86. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
Book 7 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure flight tickets from Medellin to SMR.
To score the best price on your tickets from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport, plan your trip for April (it has the cheapest flights). Flexible with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to browse the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport. August is the busiest month to travel to Santa Marta. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Santa Marta is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Medellin to SMR in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap flights from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Santa Marta
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Santa Marta right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Ciudad Perdida and Rodadero sea aquarium and museum are highlights which should be on any good Santa Marta itinerary.
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