Bogota to Santa Marta (BOG–SMR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Bogota to Santa Marta
6 carriers, 291 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines
291 Flights/wk
444 mi
1h 25m nonstop
5 1-stop hubs
BOG–SMR is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, GOL and LATAM Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 444 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop BOG–SMR service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AV avianca | 98 | 319, 320, 32N | 1h25-1h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| G3 GOL | 70 | 319, 320, 32N | 1h25-1h45 | – | – | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 42 | 320 | 1h30-1h35 | – | – | – |
| IB Iberia | 35 | 320 | 1h25-1h45 | – | Oneworld | – |
| JA JetSMART | 25 | 320 | 1h36 | – | – | – |
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 21 | 320 | 1h30-1h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BOG to SMR direction.
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Afternoon/evening departures
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Nonstop flights
291
Outbound / wk
238
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BOG to SMR.
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Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Santa Marta from Bogota
Nearby airports with service to Simón Bolívar International Airport.
| Metric | BOG→SMR | PEI→SMR | MDE→SMR |
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| Distance from BOG | – | 110 mi | 134 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 291 | 7 | 62 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 35m | 1h 10m |
Airports within 200 miles of BOG with service to Simón Bolívar International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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BOG: -05 · SMR: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Bogota, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Marta.
BOG: -05 · SMR: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Bogota, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Marta.
Distance & Flight Time
444 mi / 714 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 45m.
Getting to BOG
TransMilenio bus (Route K11 or feeder routes) connects to the airport from major stations in the BRT network for COP 3,000–4,000 (around $0.75). The airport bus terminal is adjacent to the terminal building; journey time from central Bogotá is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic.Taxis from Zona Rosa or the historic center cost COP 25,000–40,000 (about $6–10) and take 25–45 minutes. InDriver and Uber (operating as a peer-to-peer service) run slightly cheaper. Avoid unlicensed taxis; use only yellow metered cabs or apps. Traffic on the Avenida El Dorado is consistently congested during morning and evening peaks.
Facts
BOG–SMR Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Bogota to Santa Marta route.
Route details
Distance444 mi / 714 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights291 out / 238 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: BOG
Full nameEl Dorado International Airport
IATA / ICAOBOG / SKBO
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr45.8M
Elevation8,361 ft / 2,548 m
Destination: SMR
Full nameSimón Bolívar International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMR / SKSM
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about BOG to SMR flights.
Nonstop flights from El Dorado International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 45m. The route covers 444 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca, GOL, Iberia, JetSMART and LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 291 nonstop flights per week from BOG to SMR. The return direction has about 238 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from SMR to BOG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Avianca operates 3 to 5 daily nonstops from BOG to SMR. LATAM Colombia runs 2 to 3 daily frequencies. Wingo and JetSMART add 1 to 2 daily low-cost departures each. The sector is 660 km with a block time of 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. Avianca uses A320 family equipment. LATAM flies A320neo. Low-cost carriers operate 737 and A320 variants.
Simon Bolivar Airport (SMR) sits on the edge of Santa Marta city. A taxi to Taganga beach village takes about 25 minutes and costs 25,000 to 35,000 COP. Tayrona National Park's main entrance at El Zaino is 34 km east of the airport, reachable by taxi in 45 minutes for 80,000 to 100,000 COP. Some hostels and tour operators arrange shared shuttles from the airport to Tayrona. There is no public bus direct from the airport to the park entrance.
Santa Marta has a dry season from December through April, which is peak tourist season. This period sees higher fares and fuller flights. The rainy season from May through November brings afternoon downpours but flights operate normally. Bogota's El Dorado Airport (BOG) at 2,640 meters elevation occasionally has fog delays in early morning and late evening. Morning departures out of BOG can be delayed 30 to 60 minutes during fog events.
Avianca domestic flights depart from El Dorado Terminal 1 (Puente Aereo was closed and integrated into the main terminal). LATAM uses Terminal 1 as well. Low-cost carriers like Wingo and JetSMART operate from Terminal 1. BOG is a single-terminal airport for commercial flights. The terminal has undergone expansion to handle increasing domestic traffic. TransMilenio bus rapid transit connects the airport to the city.
Bogota to Santa Marta: Caribbean Coast Gateway
BOG-SMR connects Colombia's capital to the oldest surviving city in South America and gateway to the Caribbean coast. Avianca leads with 3 to 5 daily nonstops. LATAM Colombia adds 2 to 3 daily frequencies. Wingo and JetSMART provide low-cost options. The 660 km sector runs 1 hour 30 to 45 minutes on A320 family equipment. Santa Marta sits at the base of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world's highest coastal mountain range. The airport serves as the entry point for Tayrona National Park, the Lost City trek, and the beaches of Taganga and Playa Blanca.
Tourism and Market Dynamics
December through April is peak season when dry weather draws both Colombian domestic tourists and international visitors. Fares rise sharply during Semana Santa (Holy Week) and the December holiday period. The low-cost carrier presence on the route has expanded access, with base fares starting around 80,000 COP one way on Wingo and JetSMART. Avianca and LATAM command higher fares but include checked bags and better change flexibility. Santa Marta's airport is small with a single terminal and open-air arrival areas. Expansion projects have improved capacity. The city also serves as an alternative to Cartagena for Caribbean coast access, with Cartagena 4 hours west by road. Some travelers fly into SMR and out of CTG or vice versa to cover both destinations.