Flying from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to Pereira Airport (PEI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Santa Marta Airport to Pereira Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Pereira's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Santa Marta.
Each week, there are six Santa Marta Airport to Pereira Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, pick the 09:45 AVIANCA flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 15:00 with AVIANCA.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SMR to PEI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Avianca offers direct flights from Santa Marta Airport to Pereira Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Pereira — and maybe even more of Colombia if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Avianca.
Avianca stands out as the most punctual carrier for SMR to PEI flights, with 94.87% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santa Marta Airport to Pereira Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SMR and PEI:
Bogota Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to Pereira Airport (PEI)
R 669 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Santa Marta Airport to Pereira Airport flight. Return flights start from R 1,628. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book one month before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SMR to PEI.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santa Marta Airport to Pereira Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SMR to PEI.
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Handy information about Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
71% of flights that depart Santa Marta Airport reach their destination on time.
Santa Marta Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Santa Marta. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SMR? If you've booked an early flight from Santa Marta Airport to Pereira Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Pereira Airport (PEI)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Santa Marta Airport to Pereira Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PEI instead:
Grab a Pereira Airport rental car and discover Pereira and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Localiza and Tu Roll Rent a Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Pereira Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Pereira Airport (PEI)
The quietest month for a flight from Santa Marta Airport to Pereira Airport is April, while December is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Pereira based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Santa Marta Airport to Pereira Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Pereira, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SMR to PEI in August. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
Pereira is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Colombia just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres east of Pereira, a visit to Bogota will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Colombia, head for Cali, about 177 kilometres south-west of Pereira. Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar are key reasons to visit.