Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR): what you need to know
Washington DC and Santa Marta are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IAD to SMR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Santa Marta Airport. Bogota Airport is a top stopover on the IAD to SMR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
Right now, R 3,382 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,006. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from IAD to SMR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Santa Marta Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Santa Marta Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights that leave from Washington Dulles Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to IAD? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Santa Marta Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
If you're coming in on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SMR:
Pick up a Santa Marta Airport rental car and explore Santa Marta and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Alamo and Tu Roll Rent a Car are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Santa Marta Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to central Santa Marta
Santa Marta Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Santa Marta. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Santa Marta Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Santa Marta. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Santa Marta Airport for September if you want to go to Santa Marta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to SMR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Santa Marta has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Colombia just waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres west of Santa Marta, a trip to Barranquilla will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.
Around 161 kilometres south-west of Santa Marta, Cartagena is another favourite stop in Colombia. Experience major highlights starting with Walls of Cartagena, Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA.
