🇨🇴 SMR
Santa Marta
444 mi
BOG 🇨🇴
Bogota

Santa Marta to Bogota Flights

Simón Bolívar International Airport El Dorado International Airport 6 airlines

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The Santa Marta to Bogota route connects Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) in CO with El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in CO. This short-haul flight covers approximately 444 miles (715 km) with a typical flight time of 1h 4m. This route is served by 6 airlines: Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia Airlines, LATAM Colombia, JetSMART and others. AirportRoutes has tracked 57 unique flight numbers on this route.

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About This Route

Route Overview

The Santa Marta (SMR) → Bogotá (BOG) air route links Colombia’s Caribbean coast with its high-altitude capital over 444 miles (714 km). Flights are typically 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, making it the fastest way to move from beachside Tayrona access points to Bogotá’s business districts and museums. Travelers choose this route for efficient connections onward to international departures from El Dorado, plus easy access to Bogotá’s year-round cultural scene. Expect a noticeable climate shift: Santa Marta is hot and humid, while Bogotá sits at about 2,640 m with cooler temperatures. The route is popular with leisure travelers combining coast and city, and with domestic business flyers using Bogotá as Colombia’s main hub.

Travel Tips

Book early for the best fares, especially around holidays; typical one-way prices often range from COP 180,000–450,000 (about USD 45–115) depending on demand and baggage. At SMR (Simón Bolívar), arrive 90 minutes before departure; security lines can spike during weekend beach traffic. Pack a light layer in your carry-on—Bogotá is much cooler on arrival. At BOG (El Dorado), follow clear signage for domestic arrivals and plan extra time for ground transport; traffic into Chapinero or La Candelaria can be slow at peak hours. Many low fares are hand-luggage only; check carry-on size limits and prepay checked bags online to avoid higher airport fees.

Destination Highlights

Bogotá blends colonial heritage with contemporary culture, anchored by La Candelaria’s historic streets and plazas. Don’t miss the Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) for pre-Hispanic artifacts, and ride the cable car or funicular up Monserrate for panoramic views. Art lovers gravitate to the Botero Museum and nearby cultural institutions, while food-focused travelers explore markets like Paloquemao for fruit tastings. For dining and nightlife, Zona G and Zona T offer modern restaurants and cafés. Local staples to try include ajiaco (chicken-and-potato soup), tamales, and chocolate santafereño with cheese. Sundays often feature Ciclovía, when major roads close to cars for cycling and walking.

Best Time to Fly

Bogotá is visitable year-round, but drier periods—typically December to March and July to August—often bring clearer skies and strong demand. Prices can rise around Christmas/New Year, Semana Santa, and mid-year school holidays; expect higher fares in COP with fewer discounts in USD terms. Shoulder months like April–May and September–October can be cheaper, though rain is more frequent. Notable events include Festival Iberoamericano de Teatro (often March/April in scheduled years) and Rock al Parque (commonly mid-year), which can tighten availability.

AI-Generated Content: This information was compiled using AI from web sources on Dec 25, 2025. Content may not be current; please verify with airlines before booking.

Departure Airport

Simón Bolívar International Airport

ICAO Code:
SKSM
IATA Code:
SMR
City:
🇨🇴 Santa Marta
Country:
CO
Elevation:
22 ft

Destination Airport

El Dorado International Airport

ICAO Code:
SKBO
IATA Code:
BOG
City:
🇨🇴 Bogota
Country:
CO
Elevation:
8361 ft

6

Operators

57

Tracked Flights

444

Miles

1h 4m

Flight Duration

Route Map

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Flight route map from Santa Marta to Bogota
Map data © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap contributors

Operating Airlines

Airline ICAO IATA
Avianca AVA AV
LATAM Colombia ARE 4C
JetSMART JEC J6
Avianca Express AVR EX
Copa Colombia RPB P5
Avianca Ecuador GLG 2K

Flight Schedule Pattern

Day Flights Observed Frequency Activity
Monday 131 16%
Tuesday 102 12%
Wednesday 122 15%
Thursday 103 13%
Friday 134 16%
Saturday 108 13%
Sunday 123 15%

Pattern Analysis

57 Tracked Flights:
Data Points: 823
API observations used to build this analysis
Weekdays: 592 flights
Weekend: 231 flights
Business Route More active on weekdays

All Flight Routes

6 Routes
Note: This table shows aggregated route data by airline. Each airline may operate multiple daily flights at different times. See the "Spotted Departure Times" section below for all observed departure times.
Airline Flight Numbers Aircraft Type Typical Time Days Active Last Seen Status
Avianca
AVA / AV
A320 08:30 8:30 AM (Representative)
M T W T F S S
May 9, 2026 Active
- A319 -
M T W T F S S
Oct 6, 2025 Active
- A320 -
M T W T F S S
Nov 13, 2025 Active
B738 22:01 10:01 PM (Representative)
M T W T F S S
May 9, 2026 Active
JetSMART
JEC / J6
A320 22:00 10:00 PM (Representative)
M T W T F S S
May 9, 2026 Active
A320 07:05 7:05 AM (Representative)
M T W T F S S
May 9, 2026 Active
Total Routes: 6
Active Routes: 6
Unique Airlines: 6
Aircraft Types: 7

Spotted Departure Times

Departure Time Operator ICAO IATA
07:05 7:05 AM LATAM Colombia ARE 4C
08:30 8:30 AM Avianca AVA AV
22:00 10:00 PM JetSMART JEC J6
22:01 10:01 PM Copa Colombia RPB P5

Time Information

Times are shown in the departure airport's local timezone (UTC).

Total Departure Times: 4
Time Range:
07:05 - 22:01
These are typical departure times observed from actual flights. Times may vary by season and schedule changes.