---
iata: SMR
name: Simón Bolívar International Airport
city: Santa Marta
country: Colombia
lastUpdated: '2026-09-19'
officialWebsite: 'https://aeropuertosantamarta.aerocivil.gov.co/'
sources:
  - 'https://aeropuertosantamarta.aerocivil.gov.co/'
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/simon-bolivar-international/smr2-the-lounge-santa-marta
  - 'https://visitsantamarta.com/blog/aeropuerto/44'
quickFacts:
  - >-
    IATA SMR / ICAO SKSM — Simón Bolívar International, Santa Marta; operator
    Aerocivil
  - >-
    Priority Pass: The Lounge Santa Marta domestic airside end of departures
    hallway 06:00–22:30; max stay 4h
  - Under-12 free (1 per cardholder); shirts and shoes dress code on PP
  - Airport ~16 km south of Centro Histórico; El Rodadero closer
  - Official taxi stand + SETP/colectivos; omit invented COP fare grids
  - No official MCT or security wait minutes published — omitted
bentoTips:
  - label: Lounge
    title: The Lounge covers into mid-evening with a 4h max
    detail: >-
      Domestic only; under-12 free (1 per cardholder); shirts and shoes
      required.
    summary: 'PP hours 06:00–22:30 (may vary with flight schedules); max stay 4 hours.'
    category: timing
  - label: Terminals
    title: Lounge sits at the end of the departures hallway
    detail: Domestic flights only on Priority Pass.
    summary: >-
      Compact single terminal — walk airside toward the gates; lounge at hallway
      end.
    category: terminal
  - label: Transfer
    title: Official taxi stand beats curb haggling
    detail: >-
      El Rodadero is closer than Centro; SETP/colectivos are the budget daytime
      option.
    summary: >-
      Use the authorized arrivals stand and confirm the current Distrito
      tarjetón.
    category: status
  - label: Watch-out
    title: Small-coastal F&B — plan snacks for long waits
    detail: No authoritative bottle-price list → omit purchase prices.
    summary: Do not expect BOG-scale dining; lounge coffee station helps domestics.
    category: food
lounges:
  - name: The Lounge Santa Marta
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 06:00–22:30 (may vary with flight schedules)'
    access:
      - >-
        Priority Pass (max stay 4h; one child under 12 free per cardholder;
        shirts and shoes required; domestic only)
    bestFor:
      - Domestic Priority Pass holders
      - Tayrona / Rodadero weekenders on domestic legs
    summary: >-
      PP domestic lounge at end of departures hallway. Hours 06:00–22:30, 4h max
      — generous stay for a compact Caribbean terminal.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Domestic
    amenities:
      - Wi-Fi
      - Alcoholic drinks (standard)
      - Soft drinks
      - Conference facilities
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
      - Flight information
      - Newspapers/magazines
      - Televisions
      - Workstations
      - Coffee station
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 6.8
slug: smr
region: South America
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# Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)
Santa Marta, Colombia · South America
Santa Marta Caribbean gateway with The Lounge Santa Marta on Priority Pass (domestic 06:00–22:30, 4h max). Compact terminal ~16 km south of Centro; use official taxis and confirm the live fare card.
## Airportist Score

**6.8 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 7.2 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.5 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 6.2 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 7.4 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 7.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 6.5 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Single compact terminal
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Domestic Priority Pass holders
- Travelers bound for El Rodadero / Tayrona / Centro Histórico

## Watch out for

- PP lounge is domestic-only
- Hours may vary with flight schedules
- Confirm current Distrito taxi tarjetón — omit invented COP grids
- No published MCT or security wait minutes

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