Cheap flights from Maiquetía (CCS)

Venezuela's main international gateway near Caracas

Simón Bolívar International is Venezuela's largest airport, sitting on the Caribbean coast at Maiquetía, about 21 kilometres northwest of central Caracas. It is the home base for Conviasa, Laser Airlines and Avior, with international service from Copa, Iberia, Turkish Airlines, Plus Ultra, Wingo and Boliviana de Aviación. Typical routes reach Madrid, Istanbul, Panama City, Bogotá, Lima, Havana and Miami.

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Airlines flying from Maiquetía (CCS)

Major carriers: Conviasa, Laser Airlines, Avior Airlines, Copa Airlines, Iberia. Low-cost carriers: Wingo.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest month to fly from Caracas?
International fares from CCS are usually softest in May, June and September, outside Venezuelan school holidays and Northern Hemisphere summer. December and Holy Week are the steepest. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap lets you compare every month side by side, so a one-week shift in dates is easy to spot.
Which airlines have a hub at Caracas Maiquetía?
Conviasa, Laser Airlines and Avior treat CCS as their main base. Internationally, Copa, Iberia, Turkish Airlines, Plus Ultra, Wingo and Boliviana de Aviación all operate scheduled service. Flightmussy compares full-service and budget carriers in one free, no-signup results page so you can see the real fare spread.
Are there direct flights from Caracas to Europe?
Yes. Iberia flies nonstop CCS to Madrid most days, Plus Ultra also runs Madrid and Turkish Airlines operates Caracas to Istanbul. Air Europa has periodically flown the route as well. Flightmussy displays direct and one-stop itineraries together so you can compare price against journey time.
How far is Maiquetía airport from central Caracas?
CCS is about 21 kilometres northwest of central Caracas, on the Caribbean coast at Maiquetía. The airport sits below the Ávila mountain, and the main route into the city goes through tunnels and climbs to roughly 900 metres elevation. Taxis usually take 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic.

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