Porlamar to Santa Marta flights
Santa Marta lies 1,127 km (700 mi) west of Porlamar, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Porlamar | Santa Marta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 216,234 | 499,192 |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | PMV, 12 km out | BAQ, 75 km out |
Clocks in Santa Marta are 1 h behind Porlamar right now, so a 2 h 12 min journey lands only 1 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santa Marta
Crossing from Venezuela into Colombia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Porlamar
Porlamar is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport (PMV), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,433-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Antonio José de Sucre Airport (CUM, 63 km), General Francisco Bermúdez Airport (CUP, 74 km).
Arriving in Santa Marta
Santa Marta is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), 75 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR, 14 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | BAQ | 75 km (47 mi) | 9,842 ft | 98 ft |
| Simón Bolívar International Airport (regional) | SMR | 14 km (9 mi) | 5,577 ft | 22 ft |
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Staying in Santa Marta
Our booking partner lists 1,847+ places to stay in Santa Marta (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 677 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (305), and 12 are five-star. Across 196 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 131,170 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santa Marta from Porlamar?
1,127 km (700 mi) in a straight line, west of Porlamar.
How long does it take to get from Porlamar to Santa Marta by air?
About 2 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Porlamar and Santa Marta?
Santa Marta is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
Which airports are used for Porlamar to Santa Marta flights?
Typically Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport (PMV) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ); Santa Marta also has SMR.
What currency do I need in Santa Marta?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Santa Marta?
Our booking partner lists 1,847+ places to stay in Santa Marta, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.