Travelling from Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Bucaramanga Airport to Santa Marta Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Santa Marta's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Bucaramanga.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your BGA to SMR flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Copa Airlines Colombia is your gateway to exploring Santa Marta (and maybe even some other great parts of Colombia!). Check out the direct flights from Bucaramanga Airport to Santa Marta Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Copa Airlines Colombia on this route.
With an impressive 83.33% of services landing on schedule, Copa Airlines Colombia is the most punctual carrier offering BGA to SMR flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucaramanga Airport to Santa Marta Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BGA and SMR:
Bogota Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
At the moment, R 694 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bucaramanga Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,430. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BGA to SMR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Bucaramanga Airport to Santa Marta Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BGA to SMR.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bucaramanga Airport to Santa Marta Airport.
Handy information about Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)
73% of flights that leave from Bucaramanga Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Bucaramanga Airport from central Bucaramanga, it takes about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BGA? If you've booked an early flight from Bucaramanga Airport to Santa Marta Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
If you're landing on a late Bucaramanga Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near SMR:
Travel at your own pace with a Santa Marta Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Alamo or Tu Roll Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Santa Marta and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Santa Marta Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Bucaramanga Airport to Santa Marta Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Santa Marta. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Bucaramanga Airport to Santa Marta Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Santa Marta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BGA to SMR around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Santa Marta has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Colombia you should also see. About 72 kilometres west of Santa Marta, a trip to Barranquilla will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.
Cartagena is another well-known destination in Colombia and is around 161 kilometres south-west of Santa Marta. No journey is complete without dropping by Walls of Cartagena, Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA.
