Santa Marta to Santiago de los Caballeros flights
Santiago de los Caballeros lies 987 km (613 mi) north 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 1 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 | Santiago de los Caballeros | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Dominican Republic |
| Population | 499,192 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 209 m (686 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) |
| Nearest large airport | BAQ, 75 km out | STI, 10 km out |
Clocks in Santiago de los Caballeros are 1 h ahead of Santa Marta right now, so a 2 h 1 min journey lands 3 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santiago de los Caballeros
Crossing from Colombia into Dominican Republic: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (DOP); the dialling code becomes ++1-809 and 1-829; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Santiago de los Caballeros
Santiago de los Caballeros is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cibao International Airport (STI), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,595 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP, 36 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cibao International Airport | STI | 10 km (6 mi) | 8,595 ft | 565 ft |
| Gregorio Luperon International Airport (regional) | POP | 36 km (22 mi) | 10,108 ft | 15 ft |
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Staying in Santiago de los Caballeros
Our booking partner lists 156 places to stay in Santiago de los Caballeros. Of the 113 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (62), and 2 are five-star. Across 20 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 8,950 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santiago de los Caballeros from Santa Marta?
987 km (613 mi) in a straight line, north of Santa Marta.
How long does it take to get from Santa Marta to Santiago de los Caballeros by air?
About 2 h 1 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 Santiago de los Caballeros?
Santiago de los Caballeros is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Santo_Domingo against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Santa Marta to Santiago de los Caballeros flights?
Typically Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Cibao International Airport (STI); Santiago de los Caballeros also has POP.
What currency do I need in Santiago de los Caballeros?
The Peso (DOP).
Where can I stay in Santiago de los Caballeros?
Our booking partner lists 156 places to stay in Santiago de los Caballeros, 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.