Travelling from Matecana International Airport (PEI) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Matecana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Pereira and Santa Marta share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Flights from PEI to SMR start from 06:35 — the first with AVIANCA. The latest departure is at 20:10 with JetSMART. Overall, there are 11 weekly Matecana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PEI to SMR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Santa Marta (and then discovering more of Colombia!) is a snap with AVIANCA. This popular airline offers direct flights from Matecana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is AVIANCA.
AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier that offers PEI to SMR flights. A dependable 95.0% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Matecana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between PEI and SMR:
El Dorado International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Matecana International Airport (PEI) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
Currently, ₹ 5,032 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Matecana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 10,559. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book eight months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PEI to SMR.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Matecana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Matecana International Airport (PEI)
61.6% of flights that depart Matecana International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Matecana International Airport from central Pereira, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel near PEI? If you've booked an early flight from Matecana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
Consider staying in a hotel near SMR if you have a late Matecana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car and explore Santa Marta and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Alamo and Tu Roll Rent a Car are top outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Simon Bolivar International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) to central Santa Marta
Simon Bolivar International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Santa Marta. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
The quietest month for a flight from Matecana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Santa Marta based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Santa Marta is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Matecana International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from PEI to SMR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Santa Marta has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Colombia you should also see. Around 72 kilometres west of Santa Marta, a visit to Barranquilla will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Colombia, head for Cartagena, roughly 161 kilometres south-west of Santa Marta. Walled City of Cartagena, Museo del Oro Zenu and La Popa Monastery are key highlights.