Flights to Santa Marta
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,842 ft, BAQ handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 98 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Santa Marta
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Marta to Bogotá | Colombia | 737 km (458 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Santa Marta to Caracas | Venezuela | 803 km (499 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Santa Marta to Quito | Ecuador | 1,362 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Santa Marta to Cali | Colombia | 905 km (562 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Santa Marta to Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 928 km (576 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Santa Marta to Medellín | Colombia | 576 km (358 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Santa Marta to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 290 km (180 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Santa Marta to Valencia | Venezuela | 687 km (427 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Santa Marta to Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 544 km (338 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Santa Marta to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 836 km (520 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Santa Marta to Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 987 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Santa Marta to Ciudad Guayana | Venezuela | 1,306 km (811 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Santa Marta to Managua | Nicaragua | 1,316 km (818 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Santa Marta to Kingston | Jamaica | 802 km (498 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Santa Marta to Cartagena | Colombia | 170 km (106 mi) | about 58 min |
| Santa Marta to Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 1,446 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Santa Marta to Barcelona | Venezuela | 1,046 km (650 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Santa Marta to Cúcuta | Colombia | 414 km (257 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Santa Marta to Santo Domingo Oeste | Dominican Republic | 925 km (574 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Santa Marta to Santo Domingo Este | Dominican Republic | 931 km (579 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Santa Marta to Soacha | Colombia | 740 km (460 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Santa Marta to Maturín | Venezuela | 1,215 km (755 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Santa Marta to Guangzhou | China | 16,110 km (10,010 mi) | about 21 h 24 min |
| Santa Marta to Shenzhen | China | 16,152 km (10,036 mi) | about 21 h 27 min |
| Santa Marta to Lagos | Nigeria | 8,520 km (5,294 mi) | about 11 h 40 min |
| Santa Marta to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 17,560 km (10,911 mi) | about 23 h 16 min |
| Santa Marta to Mumbai | India | 15,078 km (9,369 mi) | about 20 h 5 min |
| Santa Marta to Mexico City | Mexico | 2,821 km (1,753 mi) | about 4 h 22 min |
| Santa Marta to Karachi | Pakistan | 14,201 km (8,824 mi) | about 18 h 57 min |
| Santa Marta to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 15,784 km (9,807 mi) | about 20 h 59 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Santa Marta?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) is the closest large airport at 75 km (47 mi). The others, SMR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BAQ from Santa Marta city centre?
75 km (47 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Santa Marta on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.