Santa Marta Airport

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General information

Santa Marta Airport is one of the Colombian airports on the Caribbean Coast, the runway of Santa Marta Airport is located next to the sea. It is a modern airport, recently the runway was extended and the terminal renewed. For those who want to visit Tayrona National Park or Ciudad Perdida (Lost City), Santa Marta Airport is the nearest airport. A nice accommodation near the airport is Irotama Resort, they offer a free airport shuttle to their guests.

Where is Santa Marta Airport situated?

The airport is located right on the coast of the Caribbean Sea, near El Rodadero and Santa Marta.

How many terminals does Santa Marta Airport have?

The airport has one terminal that consists of three floors, floor -1 is a parking garage for passengers. The renovated terminal was opened in 2018. On the ground floor, you will find the Arrivals hall on the long side (International Arrivals 4, Domestic Arrivals 5 and 6) and check-in desks 1 to 24 on the short side (Departures 1, 2 and 3). The Departures hall, security check and boarding gates are located on the first floor. Upon arrival at Santa Marta Airport, you will find counters of the rental car providers on the right and ATMs on the left.

A good alternative for flying to or from Santa Marta Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Colombia.

Airport
Distance
Barranquilla Airport 65km
Cartagena Rafael Núñez Airport 159km

Which airlines fly from and to Santa Marta Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • Avianca brand logo
    Avianca
  • LATAM Airlines brand logo
    LATAM Airlines
  • Copa Airlines brand logo
    Copa Airlines
  • Wingo brand logo
    Wingo
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Santa Marta Airport.

Activities

Activity

Minca: Coffee, Cocoa, Waterfall, and Vantage Point Sightseeing Tour

Just 13 km from Santa Marta lies Minca, a charming mountain destination located 700 meters above sea level, renowned for its biodiversity, landscapes, coffee, cocoa, and cultural richness.
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Santa Marta: Sailboat day tour to Tayrona Park

Hop on board our classic sailboat with 26 person capacity to beautiful Tayrona Park. Must do daytrip during your stay in Santa Marta
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Santa Marta: Minca Waterfall & Taganga + Playa Grande

Swim at Minca’s Pozo Azul waterfall, stop at Taganga viewpoint, then take a boat to Playa Grande for a long beach break. Includes guide, transport, lunch, and insurance.
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