No regulars mention “Overflow Parking” at SMR at all
FlyerTalk, Reddit, and major review sites show zero references to a clearly branded Overflow Parking product at Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), so treat this as a low‑visibility, backup long‑term option tied to Terminal T1 rather than a polished, customer-facing lot.
Because no consistent reports surface about Overflow Parking rates, assume pricing sits close to other long‑term options around Santa Marta, which hover in the low tens of thousands of COP per day; build in margin on your budget in case this lot charges a slight premium when the main T1 lot fills.
There’s also no clear documentation of a dedicated shuttle from Overflow Parking to T1, and SMR is a compact field with a single passenger terminal, so expect either a short 5–10 minute walk or a basic airport staff transfer if the area is pushed farther from the terminal on busy days.
Online threads about parking at Santa Marta Airport reference general airport parking and nearby private lots, but none call out Overflow Parking by name, which suggests this area opens only during peak holiday traffic or full‑capacity days when the main T1 long‑term spaces are saturated.
Because there are no user photos or first‑hand reviews of Overflow Parking, plan for simple outdoor parking on basic paved or gravel surfaces, and avoid leaving valuables in sight inside your car for more than 24–48 hours, the same way locals treat off‑terminal parking around Santa Marta.
Practical tip: arrive at SMR at least 60–75 minutes earlier than usual if you’re counting on Overflow Parking, so you have time to pivot to the main T1 lot or a nearby private lot in case this overflow area is closed or not being used that day.