Travelling from Mexico City to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll board your flight from Mexico City to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are the main airports in Mexico City.
The timezone in Santa Marta is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Mexico City. Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Santa Marta.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Mexico City to SMR.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Mexico City to SMR leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Simon Bolivar International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
80.91% of flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Break up your flight from Mexico City to Simon Bolivar International Airport with a stop at El Dorado International Airport (BOG). One of the main stopovers between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and SMR, it's a great opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to SMR flight, lay your head at Verticca Hotel.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
Reserve a hotel near SMR if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Simon Bolivar International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car and discover Santa Marta and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Alamo and Tu Roll Rent a Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Mexico City to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
Right now, RM1,008 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Simon Bolivar International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,540. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Mexico City to SMR, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Mexico City to Simon Bolivar International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Mexico City to SMR.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Mexico City to Simon Bolivar International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR). Visit Santa Marta in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Mexico City to SMR plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Santa Marta to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Simon Bolivar International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santa Marta
Start your Santa Marta trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Simon Bolivar International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga are must-visits when exploring Santa Marta.
Explore more of Colombia
You've seen Santa Marta, now it's time to explore other parts of Colombia. Travel around 161 kilometres south-west to Cartagena to check off its must-visit sights. From Walled City of Cartagena to La Fantastica Cartagena - Pirate Ship Tour, Sunset Tour & Rosario Island Tour and Centro Historico, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Marta, Valledupar is another essential stop in Colombia. Start your sightseeing at San Martin Park, La Casa en el Aire and Letras Valledupar.
