Flying from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR): what you need to know
Bucaramanga and Santa Marta share the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you catch your BGA to SMR flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Palonegro International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BGA and SMR include:
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
Right now, ج.م. 1,486 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Palonegro International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 3,023. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BGA to SMR, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Palonegro International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from BGA to SMR is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Palonegro International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
When it comes to Palonegro International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64.49% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Palonegro International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Bucaramanga. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Palonegro International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near BGA:
Arriving at Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
If you have a late Palonegro International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near SMR:
Pick up a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car and discover Santa Marta and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Alamo and Tu Roll Rent a Car are top providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Simon Bolivar International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) to central Santa Marta
Simon Bolivar International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Santa Marta. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Palonegro International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Santa Marta. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Palonegro International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Santa Marta, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BGA to SMR in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Colombia
You've visited Santa Marta, now it's time to discover more of Colombia. Journey about 72 kilometres west to Barranquilla to tick off its leading attractions. From La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi to Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Colombia, head for Cartagena, about 161 kilometres south-west of Santa Marta. Walled City of Cartagena, Museo del Oro Zenu and La Popa Monastery are key highlights.
