Authorized airport taxis (ASOTAEBA) · Soledad → Barranquilla centro (traffic-dependent)
Where they are
One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
SMR7.2+0.2
BAQ7.0
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
SMR6.5
BAQ6.8+0.3
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
SMR6.2
BAQ6.4+0.2
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
SMR7.4+0.6
BAQ6.8
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
SMR7.0
BAQ7.0
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
SMR6.5
BAQ7.0+0.5
Best for
SMR
Domestic Priority Pass holdersTravelers bound for El Rodadero / Tayrona / Centro Histórico
BAQ
Domestic Priority Pass holders using MacondoDaytime international PP holders using CumbiaTravelers connecting the Caribbean coast via Barranquilla
Watch out for
SMR
PP lounge is domestic-onlyHours may vary with flight schedulesConfirm current Distrito taxi tarjetón — omit invented COP gridsNo published MCT or security wait minutes
BAQ
Cumbia closes 18:00 — weak for evening internationalsLas Américas VIP is Additional Fee on PP — not open accessAirport is in Soledad, not downtown BarranquillaNo published MCT or security wait minutesOmit invented COP taxi grids
Amenities and tips
SMR
The Lounge Santa MartaOfficial taxi standSETP / colectivos
The Lounge covers into mid-evening with a 4h max
PP hours 06:00–22:30 (may vary with flight schedules); max stay 4 hours.
Lounge sits at the end of the departures hallway
Compact single terminal — walk airside toward the gates; lounge at hallway end.
Official taxi stand beats curb haggling
Use the authorized arrivals stand and confirm the current Distrito tarjetón.
SMR · 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.
BAQ · Barranquilla Soledad gateway with two Priority Pass rooms: Macondo domestic 03:00–22:00 near Gate 8 and Cumbia international 05:00–18:00. Use the official taxi module; skip Additional-Fee Las Américas as open PP.
