Flying from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR): what you need to know
Santa Marta's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Fort Lauderdale.
Leave plenty of time to catch your FLL to SMR flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Santa Marta Airport. These are the top stopovers between FLL and SMR:
Bogota Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Cali Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight is 195 €. A return fare is currently 332 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from FLL to SMR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Santa Marta Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
FLL's address is 320 Terminal Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Fort Lauderdale International Airport, data shows 75% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Fort Lauderdale International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to FLL? If you're boarding an early flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Santa Marta Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
If you're arriving on a late Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near SMR:
Explore without limits with a Santa Marta Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Alamo or Tu Roll Rent a Car and discover more of Santa Marta and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Santa Marta Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to central Santa Marta
From Santa Marta Airport, Santa Marta is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
The quietest month for a flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Santa Marta Airport is March, while November is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Santa Marta based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Santa Marta is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Santa Marta Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FLL to SMR sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Santa Marta is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Colombia waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres west of Santa Marta, a visit to Barranquilla will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Colombia, head for Cartagena, roughly 161 kilometres south-west of Santa Marta. Walls of Cartagena, Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA are key highlights.