Flying from Houston to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR): What you need to know
Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) is located in Santa Marta. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Houston.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Houston to SMR.
With more people on the move during busy periods like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Whether you're hoping to explore a new place on the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Houston to SMR.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Houston to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO), these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Houston to SMR flight? Check in to a hotel near Houston Hobby Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
79% of flights out of Houston Hobby Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO), few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near SMR:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Houston to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) flight.
Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR) to central Santa Marta
Central Santa Marta is around 16 kilometres from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR)
185 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO). Return flights start from 448 €. These prices may change based on demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Houston to SMR. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Houston to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) ticket.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Santa Marta. November is when most people book flights from Houston to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Houston to SMR plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Santa Marta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santa Marta
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO), find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Santa Marta:
There are plenty of things to do in Santa Marta when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Natural Tayrona National Park followed by Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Santa Marta, now it's time to discover other parts of Colombia. Journey about 161 kilometres southwest to Cartagena to tick off its must-visit sights. From Walls of Cartagena to Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA, your itinerary will be busy.
Valledupar is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 129 kilometres southeast of Santa Marta. No journey is complete without seeing La Casa en el Aire, Parque and pueblito Vallenato.
