# SMR — Simón Bolívar International Airport > Machine-readable reference for SMR. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/smr HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/smr Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/smr.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/SMR.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-18T07:36:24.829+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Simón Bolívar International Airport - IATA: SMR - ICAO: SKSM - City: Santa Marta - Country: CO (CO) - Timezone: America/Bogota - Distance from city: 16.5 km south of Santa Marta city center - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Official website: https://smr.aerooriente.com.co ## Overview Welcome Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) might make you feel more like you've arrived at a small beachside town's airstrip than a conventional international hub. Located just 16.5 km south of Santa Marta, the runway meets the Caribbean Sea, offering travelers breathtaking views upon arrival or departure. It's compact and basic, and within an hour, you could be lounging at a beach hotel or exploring the nearby Tayrona National Park or Minca. At a glance With only one passenger terminal, T1, SMR serves airlines like Avianca, JetSmart Colombia, and LATAM Colombia. Despite its "international" label, most flights are domestic. The airport might not offer the broad array of amenities found in larger airports, but what it lacks in polish, it makes up for in charm and location. Whether you're here for leisure on the beaches or an adventure in the national parks, SMR serves as a practical gateway to the region. Terminals & layout SMR operates a single terminal, T1, which handles all departures and arrivals. The airport’s compact size makes navigation straightforward — a quick walk from aircraft to curb. You won’t find elaborate facilities here: expect basic amenities with a couple… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger Terminal** — airlines: Avianca, Jetsmart Colombia, LATAM Colombia, Wingo, Copa Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/terminals/t1 ## Dining (10) - **Bar Aviador** — T1 · Local · Bar · $$ · 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/restaurants/bar-aviador-t1 - **Café Santa Marta** — T1 · Local · Coffee Shop · $ · 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/restaurants/cafe-santa-marta-t1 - **Helados Mimo's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/restaurants/helados-mimo-s - **Juan Valdez Café** — $$ · early morning URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/restaurants/juan-valdez-cafe - **Local Market** — T1 · Local · Market · $ · 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/restaurants/local-market-t1 - **Pizzeria Italiana** — T1 · Italian · Pizzeria · $$ · 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/restaurants/pizzeria-italiana-t1 - **Presto** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/restaurants/presto - **Snack Bar Santa Marta** — T1 · Local · Snack Bar · $ · 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/restaurants/snack-bar-santa-marta-t1 - **Subway** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/restaurants/subway - **Tostao Café & Pan** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/restaurants/tostao-cafe-pan ## Shops (12) - **Arturo Calle** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/shops/arturo-calle - **Carulla Express** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/shops/carulla-express - **Claro** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/shops/claro - **Duty Free** — T1 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/shops/duty-free-t1 - **Electronics Store** — T1 · Electronics URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/shops/electronics-store-t1 - **Farmacia La Rebaja** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/shops/farmacia-la-rebaja - **Fashion Boutique** — T1 · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/shops/fashion-boutique-t1 - **National Geographic Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/shops/national-geographic-store - **Newsstand Kiosko** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/shops/newsstand-kiosko - **Souvenir Shop** — T1 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/shops/souvenir-shop-t1 - **Totto** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/shops/totto - **Travel Essentials** — T1 · Travel Essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/shops/travel-essentials-t1 ## Parking (2) - **Main Parking Lot** — Short-term URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/parking/main-parking-lot - **Overflow Parking** — Long-term URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/parking/overflow-parking ## Ground transport (11) - **Public Bus Service** — Bus · 60-90 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/transport/bus - **Intercity Vans to Palomino** — Shared shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/transport/intercity-vans-to-palomino - **Minca Transfers** — Private shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/transport/minca-transfers - **Private Hotel Shuttles** — Shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/transport/private-hotel-shuttles - **Rideshare Services** — Rideshare · 30-40 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/transport/rideshare - **SETP Bus Aeropuerto Route** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/transport/setp-bus-aeropuerto-route - **Airport Shuttle Service** — Shuttle · 40-50 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/transport/shuttle - **Taxi Service** — Taxi · 30-40 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/transport/taxi - **Tayrona Park Transfers** — Private shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/transport/tayrona-park-transfers - **Uber Taxi** — App-based taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/transport/uber-taxi - **Yellow City Taxis** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/smr/transport/yellow-city-taxis ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Window seat tip: book a left-side (A seats) to catch spectacular views of the coastline when landing. - _Money_: Use “Aeropuerto” blue city busetas for COP 2,500 to save on transport costs. - _Time_: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights due to potential security queues. - _Local_: Expect taxi fares into Santa Marta to range from COP 30,000 to 40,000. - _Avoid_: Limited and basic food choices airside—eat before arriving. - _Quiet_: Enjoy a calm spot in landside cafés and bars before passing security. - _Money_: Fill up water bottles post-security to avoid overpriced bottled options. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/SMR.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/smr/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/smr/departures — HTML page with live departures