Santa Marta to Port of Spain flights
Port of Spain lies 1,385 km (861 mi) east of Santa Marta, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 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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| Santa Marta | Port of Spain | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Population | 499,192 | 49,031 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Port_of_Spain) |
| Nearest large airport | BAQ, 75 km out | POS, 21 km out |
Clocks in Port of Spain are 1 h ahead of Santa Marta right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands 3 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Port of Spain
Crossing from Colombia into Trinidad and Tobago: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (TTD); traffic switches to the left; the dialling code becomes ++1-868; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648916 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648918.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Port of Spain
Port of Spain is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Piarco International Airport (POS), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piarco International Airport | POS | 21 km (13 mi) | 10,500 ft | 58 ft |
| A.N.R. Robinson International Airport | TAB | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,002 ft | 38 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Port of Spain from Santa Marta?
1,385 km (861 mi) in a straight line, east of Santa Marta.
How long does it take to get from Santa Marta to Port of Spain by air?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Marta and Port of Spain?
Port of Spain is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Port_of_Spain against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Santa Marta to Port of Spain flights?
Typically Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Piarco International Airport (POS); Port of Spain also has TAB.
What currency do I need in Port of Spain?
The Dollar (TTD).
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.