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    "addressCountry": "Colombia",
    "addressLocality": "Santa Marta"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Avianca",
    "Copa Airlines",
    "LATAM Airlines",
    "Wingo"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Santa Marta",
  "code": "SMR",
  "connection_tips": "Navigating ground transportation here is very straightforward. For a more budget-friendly option, local blue buses (busetas) marked 'Aeropuerto' or 'SM101' run frequently from the road just outside the terminal. The airport terminal itself is modern and compact, and because of its beachfront location, arrivals offer some of the best coastal views in Colombia. Always carry some Colombian Peso cash for bus fares and small purchases, as card acceptance among local transport operators is limited.\n\nSim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar International Airport (SMR) is the stunning coastal gateway to Santa Marta and the nearby Sierra Nevada mountains. Travelers should use the official taxi counter located just inside the arrivals terminal to receive a fixed-rate ticket before heading to the taxi stand outside; a typical ride costs approximately 30,000 COP (around $7\u2013$8 USD).\n\nA critical tip for those heading toward Tayrona National Park or Palomino is to first take a taxi to the 'Mercado Central' in Santa Marta, where you can catch the specialized green buses that serve the northern coastal route. If you have a few hours before your flight, the nearby beach is within walking distance, allowing for a final Caribbean dip. For onward plans, the official taxi counter and the Mercado Central bus link are the useful pieces that keep Tayrona and the northern coast easy to reach.",
  "country": "Colombia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use the official taxi stand if you want the simplest fixed fare into Santa Marta or Rodadero.",
    "The runway sits remarkably close to the beach, so arrivals and departures have strong coastal views.",
    "The departures hall is a decent place to pick up Colombian coffee or local gift items.",
    "Use the airport Wi-Fi and charging spots if you need a final pause before boarding.",
    "SMR is the easiest air gateway for Tayrona trips if you want to avoid the longer Cartagena transfer."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "SMR",
  "icao": "SKSM",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 11.1196,
  "layover_planner_info": "Few amenities; prepare accordingly.",
  "longitude": -74.2306,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Consult airline staff at the terminal for assistance.",
  "name": "Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar International Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BOG",
      "name": "El Dorado International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "CTG",
      "name": "Rafael Nunez International"
    },
    {
      "code": "ELB",
      "name": "Las Flores Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "FDA",
      "name": "Fundaci\u00f3n Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar International Airport serves the city of Santa Marta from a beachfront terminal building that has undergone recent modernization to accommodate growing Caribbean tourism. The terminal layout is efficient, with arrivals on the ground floor and departures on the upper level. Security screening is centralized and typically processes passengers within 15-20 minutes, although peak afternoon periods during the December-January holiday season can see longer waits.\n\nThe airport is uniquely positioned with the runway situated immediately adjacent to the Caribbean Sea, providing spectacular coastal views during landing and takeoff. Walking distances within the compact terminal are short, making it one of Colombia's easier facilities to navigate. Arriving international passengers clear immigration and customs before exiting to the ground transportation area.\n\nAmenities include several cafes serving Colombian coffee and snacks, a few retail shops featuring regional crafts and beachwear, and a VIP lounge accessible to various lounge program members. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal, and charging stations are located near the gate seating areas.Ground transportation options are located directly outside the arrivals hall, including a designated taxi stand and local bus stops.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sim%C3%B3n_Bol%C3%ADvar_International_Airport"
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