Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR): what you need to know
Santa Marta's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Santa Marta one hour ahead of San Jose.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SJO 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.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SJO and SMR:
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
Right now, ر.ق. 477 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 1,134. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SJO to SMR, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SJO to SMR.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
When it comes to Juan Santamaria International Airport's on-time performance, 79.83% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SJO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
If you're landing on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SMR:
Pick up a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car and explore Santa Marta and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Alamo and Tu Roll Rent a Car are top providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Simon Bolivar International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) to central Santa Marta
Simon Bolivar International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Santa Marta. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Santa Marta. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Santa Marta is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to SMR in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Colombia
You've seen Santa Marta, now it's time to explore more of Colombia. Travel around 72 kilometres west to Barranquilla to tick off its leading attractions. From La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi to Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Cartagena is another must-experience destination in Colombia and is around 161 kilometres south-west of Santa Marta. No trip is complete without visiting Walled City of Cartagena, Museo del Oro Zenu and La Popa Monastery.
