Flying from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR): what you need to know
Quito and Santa Marta share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your UIO to SMR flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
Currently, R 3,053 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,005. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from UIO to SMR if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Santa Marta Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 89% of flights that depart UIO reach their destination without delay.
Central Quito to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near UIO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Santa Marta Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
If you have a late Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near SMR:
Explore without limits with a Santa Marta Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Alamo or Tu Roll Rent a Car and chase adventure across Santa Marta and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Santa Marta Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to central Santa Marta
Santa Marta Airport to central Santa Marta has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
November is the most popular month for flights from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Santa Marta Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Santa Marta in March.
Before locking in your flight from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Santa Marta Airport, consider the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Santa Marta, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from UIO to SMR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Barranquilla is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Santa Marta. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Colombia, head for Cartagena, about 161 kilometres south-west of Santa Marta. Walls of Cartagena, Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA are the start of reasons to visit.
