Santa Marta to Bogota (SMR–BOG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SMR–BOG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, LATAM Chile and JetSMART lead the route. The flight covers 444 miles in approximately 1h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca Also: AC, AR, G3, IB, VB | 66 | 319, 320 | 1h25-1h35 | – | Star Alliance | AC, AR, G3, IB, VB |
| LA LATAM Chile Also: AR, IB, LH | 42 | 320 | 1h30 | – | – | AR, IB, LH |
| JA JetSMART | 24 | 320 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| P5 Wingo | 17 | 738 | 1h22-1h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bogota from Santa Marta
| Metric | SMR→BOG | BAQ→BOG | VUP→BOG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMR | – | 41 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 10 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 240 | 260 | 74 |
| Flight time | 1h 22m | 1h 15m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
SMR: -05 · BOG: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Marta, it's 6:00 PM in Bogota.
Official yellow taxis at the curb use a pre-paid voucher system from the booth inside arrivals. Buy a ticket before exiting (COP 25,000–45,000 to most city neighborhoods, roughly $6–11). This eliminates fare negotiation and overcharging risk.Uber operates in a legal grey area in Colombia; InDriver is a common alternative. TransMilenio bus from the airport terminal (COP 3,000) is cheapest but crowded and luggage-unfriendly. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport is about 15 km west of the city center via Av. El Dorado.
Bogotá sits at 2,600m elevation. The airport climate is cool and changeable year-round regardless of the tropical latitude. Temperatures at the airport hold between 7–19°C in all months. There is no true summer or winter. Two wet seasons (March–May and September–November) and two drier seasons alternate.
Afternoon thunderstorms during wet seasons can cause delays. Morning fog is the most common disruption risk year-round, due to the Bogotá savanna's topography. Pack a light jacket. The altitude makes evenings noticeably cold even in the warmest months. Acclimatise slowly if arriving from sea level.
SMR–BOG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SMR to BOG
Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, JetSMART, LATAM Chile and Wingo. With 240 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SMR to BOG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SMR to BOG ranges from 1 hours 22 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 444 miles (714 km). There are approximately 240 weekly flights outbound and 262 return, totaling 502 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BAQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Barranquilla (BAQ), Valledupar (VUP) and Riohacha (RCH).