Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR): what you need to know
The timezone in Santa Marta is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to SMR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. El Dorado International Airport is a popular stopover on the LHR to SMR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
ر.ق. 1,706 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 3,588. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to SMR if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 55 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SMR:
Pick up a Simon Bolivar International 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 booking your ride from Simon Bolivar International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) to central Santa Marta
Simon Bolivar International Airport to central Santa Marta has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Santa Marta in April.
The warmest month in Santa Marta is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LHR to SMR sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Barranquilla is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Santa Marta. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro.
Around 161 kilometres south-west of Santa Marta, Cartagena is another favourite stop in Colombia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Walled City of Cartagena, Museo del Oro Zenu and La Popa Monastery.
