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Nearest Airport to Santa Marta: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Santa Marta is Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), 75 km away.

Closest airport SMR Simón Bolívar International Airport 14 km · 9 mi · ~15 min by car
Closest international BAQ Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport 75 km · 46 mi · ~1 h 20 min by car

Airports near Santa Marta

  1. 1
    Simón Bolívar International Airport Flag of ColombiaSanta Marta, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    SMR 14 km9 mi · ~15 min
  2. 2
    Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport Flag of ColombiaBarranquilla, Colombia · International Airports in Colombia Meet & Greet →
    BAQ 75 km46 mi · ~1 h 20 min
  3. 3
    Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport Flag of ColombiaValledupar, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    VUP 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
  4. 4
    Almirante Padilla Airport Flag of ColombiaRiohacha, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    RCH 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 33 min
  5. 5
    Rafael Nuñez International Airport Flag of ColombiaCartagena, Colombia · International Airports in Colombia Meet & Greet →
    CTG 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min
  6. 6
    Jorge Isaac Airport Flag of ColombiaLa Mina-Maicao, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    MCJ 186 km116 mi · ~3 h 20 min
  7. 7
    Baracoa Airport Flag of ColombiaMagangué, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    MGN 229 km142 mi · ~4 h 05 min
  8. 8
    Las Brujas Airport Flag of ColombiaCorozal, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    CZU 243 km151 mi · ~4 h 21 min
  9. 9
    Golfo de Morrosquillo Airport Flag of ColombiaSantiago de Tolú, Colombia · Airfield Airports in Colombia
    TLU 245 km152 mi · ~4 h 23 min
  10. 10
    Las Flores Airport Flag of ColombiaEl Banco, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    ELB 245 km152 mi · ~4 h 23 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Santa Marta; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Santa Marta?

The nearest airport to Santa Marta is Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), 75 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Santa Marta?

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) is 75 km from Santa Marta in a straight line — roughly 1 h 20 min by car.

What other airports are near Santa Marta?

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) — 75 km, Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP) — 137 km and Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) — 142 km.

How long does it take to get from Santa Marta to Simón Bolívar International Airport?

About 15 min by car for the 14 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.