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Fri, Oct 16
Panama PTYSanta Marta SMR

£123
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Sun, Oct 11
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Direct
Tue, Oct 13
Panama PTYSanta Marta SMR

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Sat, Oct 17
Panama BLBSanta Marta SMR

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Sat, Oct 17
Panama BLBSanta Marta SMR

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Wed, Oct 14
Panama PTYSanta Marta SMR

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Fri, Oct 16 – Tue, Oct 20
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Sun, Oct 11 – Tue, Oct 13
Panama PTYSanta Marta SMR

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Sat, Oct 17 – Tue, Oct 20
Panama BLBSanta Marta SMR

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Sat, Oct 17 – Tue, Oct 20
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Getting from Santa Marta airport to the city center

Santa Marta is served by Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), located approximately 16 km south of the city center. This Caribbean coastal city offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, local buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen transport method. The airport serves as a gateway to popular destinations including Tayrona National Park and the historic center of Santa Marta.

Notes:

  • Prices in COP (Colombian Pesos); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official airport taxis operate with fixed rates displayed at the taxi stand; agree on price before departure.
  • Ride-hailing apps work at the airport but drivers may ask you to meet at a designated pickup area.
  • Local buses stop on the main road outside the airport; limited luggage space available.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during peak hours and holiday periods.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Santa Marta

Depart from
Tocumen International
Arrive to
Simón Bolívar International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
608 km
Worth visiting
Tayrona National Park - Colombia

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Panama to Santa Marta in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 28.09Tue 29.09Wed 30.09Thu 01.10Fri 02.10Sat 03.10Sun 04.10
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 1 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
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Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Panama to Santa Marta

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes
JetSMARTJATJAYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes

Weather in Santa Marta

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C24°C
February28°C24°C
March28°C25°C
April28°C25°C
May29°C25°C
June29°C25°C
July29°C25°C
August29°C25°C
September29°C25°C
October28°C25°C
November28°C25°C
December28°C25°C
Hottest Month
29°C
September
Coldest month
24°C
January
Sunny days
208
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
3 Oct
86%
30°C25°C
10 Oct
77%
29°C26°C
Sunday
4 Oct
87%
27°C24°C
11 Oct
72%
27°C25°C
Monday
5 Oct
28%
30°C26°C
12 Oct
88%
28°C25°C
Tuesday
6 Oct
71%
29°C26°C
13 Oct
72%
28°C25°C
Wednesday
7 Oct
86%
29°C24°C
14 Oct
85%
28°C25°C
Thursday
8 Oct
79%
28°C25°C
15 Oct
74%
28°C25°C
Friday
9 Oct
69%
29°C25°C
16 Oct
43%
29°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from Tocumen International, Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International, or Panamá Pacífico International Airport when they travel from Panama to Santa Marta. The distance between Panama and Santa Marta is 608 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Copa Airlines, Avianca, Wingo airlines, JetSMART, and LATAM Airlines. Panama and Santa Marta have 400 direct flights per week.

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