GETTING HERE
Air carriers
Simon Bolivar International Airport (code IATA: SMR, code OACI: SKSM) is located 16 km from the city center. It was declared an International Airport in December 2007 and flights arrive from Bogotá, Medellin, and Cali.
These routes are operated by Avianca, LAN Colombia and Viva Colombia airlines. COPA Airlines connects to Barranquilla and Cartagena through Panama. International Charter flights also arrive. Most international flights stop over at El Dorado International Airport in Bogota and from there connect to Santa Marta. Many international flights arrive at the Colombian Caribbean through the Ernesto Cortissos Airport in Barranquilla, and the Rafael Núñez Airport in Cartagena. Ground transportation is available from Barranquilla and Cartagena to Santa Marta.
Simon Bolivar Airport, Santa Marta
AVIANCA
Bogotá – Santa Marta 10 daily flights
Medellin – Santa Marta 1 daily flight
Cali – Santa Marta 1 daily flight
VIVA AIR (Low Cost)
Bogotá- Santa Marta 2 daily flights
Medellin – Santa Marta 2 daily flights
Miami – Santa Marta 1 flight Tuesdays-Thursdays- Saturdays
LATAM
Bogotá – Santa Marta 3 daily flights
Ernesto Cortissos Airport, Barranquilla
AVIANCA
Bogotá – Barranquilla 17 daily flights
Medellin – Barranquilla 1 daily flight
Cali – Barranquilla 1 daily flight
Miami – Barranquilla 1 daily flight
LATAM
Bogotá – Barranquilla 2 daily flights
COPA AIRLINES
Panamá – Barranquilla 2 daily flights
AMERICAN AIRLINES
Miami – Barranquilla 1 daily flight
EASY FLY
Monteria – Barranquilla 1 daily flight
Bucaramanga – Barranquilla 1 daily flight
WINGO Low cost
San Andrés – Barranquilla 1 daily flight on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Rafael Núñez Airport, Cartagena
AVIANCA
Bogotá – Cartagena 17 daily flights
Medellin – Cartagena 1 daily flight
Cali – Cartagena 1 daily flight
San Andrés – Cartagena 1 daily flight
Miami – Cartagena 1 daily flight
LATAM
Bogotá – Cartagena 6 daily flights
Medellin – Cartagena 2 daily flights
Lima – Cartagena 1 daily flight
San Andrés – Cartagena 1 daily flight
VIVA AIR
Bogotá – Cartagena 2 daily flights
Medellin – Cartagena 2 daily flights
San Andrés- Cartagena 1 daily flight
COPA AIRLINES
Panamá – Cartagena 2 daily flights
AMERICAN AIRLINES
Miami – Cartagena 1 daily flight
JETBLUE
Fort Lauderdale – Cartagena 1 daily flight
New York – Cartagena 2 daily flights
DELTA AIRLINES
Atlanta – Cartagena Saturdays. 1 flight
SPIRIT
Fort Lauderdale – Cartagena 1 daily flight
New York – Cartagena 1 daily flight
Ground Transportation:
The main route to reach the city of Santa Marta is the Troncal del Caribe road which, in the northwest, connects with Riohacha (165 km) and in the southwest with Barranquilla (93 km), and Cartagena (209 km). This route also connects with Troncal del Magdalena, the department capital as well as many cities, among them Bogota, the capital.
Transportation between Santa Marta, Barranquilla and Cartagena:
There are several transport companies between these cities and between terminals. Among them are Berlinas del Fonce (https://www.berlinasdelfonce.com/rutas-y-horarios/), Marsol, and Brasilia.
The average ticket price between Barranquilla – Santa Marta is $27.000 COP and between Cartagena and Santa Marta $65.000 COP
https://www.aviatur.com/buscar/buses/
Local Transportation
Taxis.
Cars offering this service are regulated by authorized fares and the use of taximeters.
Examples of average rates:
- Transfer Santa Marta Airport – Zona city of Santa Marta = $29.000 COP
- Transfer Santa Marta – Santa Marta Airport = $25.000 COP
Surcharges:
Evenings (from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.) Sundays and holidays = $500
Private Transportation
Advice can be given for the design of a transportation plan and its coordination as well as supervision.
Aviatur, the local travel agency, has the necessary logistics to provide an excellent transportation service to all participants as well as special guests. All transportation is carried out in new vehicles: cars, small buses and vans. All have AC, and uniformed drivers with cell phones.
| Service | 1 to 3 pax | Van 4 to 6 pax | Van 7 to 14 pax |
| Transfer Santa Marta airport – Hotel in urban area (one way) | COP55.000 | COP130.000 | COP170.000 |
| Transfer Barranquilla Airport – Santa Marta (one way) | COP350.000 | COP 450.000 | COP550.000 |
| Transfer Cartagena Airport – Santa Marta (one way) | COP590.000 | COP760.000 | COP960.000 |
NOTES:
- Rates subject to change without previous notification.
- Services are subject to availability.
- Rates are quoted based on the number of passengers requested. Rates may be recalculated if there is a change to the number of passengers.
- The quoted rates do not imply a reservation or confirmation of services.
- Drivers are subject to changes.
- If the return trip is delayed or takes places after the set time, there will be an additional charge for the waiting time.
- Night services will be charged at an additional 20% of the cost from 20:00 hours.
CANCELLATION TERMS
- Changes to services already scheduled and confirmed must be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled service.
- Cancellations of requested and scheduled services must be notified 24 hours in advance. If not, the charge will be 100% of the fare.
- All cancellation requests must be made in writing by the person who requested the service, as well as in the time corresponding to the requested service. Otherwise, it will be charged as a fulfilled service with the observation No Show.
- If a vehicle arrives on the day of service and is not used, the charge will be 100%, based on the quoted rate.
Sincerely yours,
LUZ MARIA ESCORCIA J
Business Manager, Aviatur Santa Marta