Travelling from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid is six hours ahead of Santa Marta and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your SMR to MAD flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between SMR and MAD:
El Dorado International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
At the moment, R 9,855 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Simon Bolivar International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 17,012. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SMR to MAD, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SMR to MAD.
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Handy information about Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
Of the departures from Simon Bolivar International Airport, 66.83% land on time at their destination.
To get to Simon Bolivar International Airport from central Santa Marta, it takes about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to SMR:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MAD if you have a late Simon Bolivar International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and explore beyond Madrid's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to the centre of Madrid has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Madrid. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to visit Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SMR to MAD in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.