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Lounges, facilities and services at Santa Marta airport

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VIP lounges at SMR

Which VIP lounges are at Simón Bolívar - Santa Marta airport (SMR), where they are and how to get in. See also the airport guide for general information.

Simón Bolívar Airport features a VIP lounge in its domestic departure area, operated by Global Lounge Network.

Departure Area

The Lounge Santa Marta

Location: Level 2, Domestic Departures (past the security checkpoint), Unit LO-24-063.

Hours: Open daily from 5:30 am to 9:30 pm.

Facilities and Services: Air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, complimentary snacks, coffee, soft drinks, beer, selected wines and spirits, charging stations, flight information monitors, television, and private restrooms.

Access: Maximum stay is 4 hours. Access is granted to cardholders of Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, and eligible banking programs. Day passes can also be purchased at the door or booked online via Global Lounge Network (subject to space availability).

Schedules updated as of November 6, 2026.

Opening hours and access conditions can change at any time. Check with the lounge before you go.

Lounge access with Priority Pass

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Facilities and services

Simón Bolívar Airport provides a comprehensive selection of passenger amenities distributed across its two commercial levels.

Financial Services and Connectivity

  • ATMs: Banco Davivienda ATM located in the main concourse (Level 1, Unit LO-13-047) alongside three additional ATMs from the Servibanca and ATH banking networks (Level 1, Units LO-13-044, LO-13-045, and LO-13-046).
  • Currency Exchange: Globo Cambio branch on Level 2, arrivals and transit area (Unit LO-14-077 A), typically open from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm.
  • Wi-Fi Access: Free Wi-Fi connectivity available across the public concourses and departure lounges.

Dining

Dining options include cafés, bakeries, and quick-service dining points situated in the Level 1 public area and the Level 2 domestic departure lounge (including Juan Valdez Café and various local coffee and snack outlets).

Shopping and Retail

  • Market Colombia: Local handicrafts, souvenirs, and traditional Arhuaco bags (Level 2, Unit LO-21-018 A, open 6:00 am to 10:00 pm).
  • Miniso: Lifestyle, beauty, and travel accessories (Level 2, Domestic departure lounge, Unit LO-23-045 A, open 5:30 am to 9:30 pm).
  • Good Trip: Luggage and travel gear (Level 2, Unit LO-11-015, open 5:30 am to 10:00 pm).
  • Lucié: Fashion, footwear, and accessories (Level 1, Concourse, Unit LO-11-012, open 5:30 am to 9:30 pm).
  • Zelulab: Mobile electronics and phone accessories (Level 2, Domestic departure lounge, Unit LO-23-046, open 6:00 am to 9:30 pm).

Pharmacy and Medical Services

  • Pasteur Farmacia: Main concourse, Level 1, Unit LO-11-011. Open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
  • Droguería Pura: Domestic departure lounge, Level 2, Unit LO-23-047 A. Open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
  • Medical Assistance: First aid and medical emergency support on terminal premises.

Luggage and Lost Property

For mishandled or damaged baggage, passengers should report directly to their airline counter in the baggage claim area. The terminal does not offer luggage storage lockers. Inquiries regarding items lost in public terminal areas are handled at the Aerooriente customer service desk on Level 1.

Other Services

Travel agency Alestur on Level 1, Unit LO-11-12 B (open 7:00 am to 6:00 pm), along with offices for local tour companies.

Schedules updated as of November 6, 2026.

How to get into a lounge

  1. Lounge membership: programs like Priority Pass give access to independent lounges in many airports, for an annual fee or per visit.
  2. Credit cards: some premium cards include lounge visits. Check whether your card covers the lounges at SMR and how many guests you can bring.
  3. Ticket or status: business and first class tickets, and frequent flyer status with an airline or its alliance, usually give access to the airline's lounges.
  4. Day pass: many lounges sell entry at the door when there is space. Prices and rules vary.

Long layover? See hotels and overnight stay. Need help moving around the airport? See special assistance at SMR.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a lounge at Simón Bolívar - Santa Marta airport (SMR) without a business class ticket?

Usually yes: many lounges accept lounge memberships such as Priority Pass, some premium credit cards, airline status or a paid day pass at the door. Each lounge sets its own rules, so check the conditions of the one you want to use.

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