Which airport should I fly into for Cabimas?

For long-haul and international flights, La Chinita International Airport (MAR) is the main gateway near Cabimas. The closest airport, Oro Negro Airport (CBS), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Cabimas?

The nearest is about 10 mi (16 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Cabimas?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Cabimas

The closest airports to Cabimas, VE: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Cabimas, VE is Oro Negro Airport (CBS), about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is La Chinita International Airport (MAR).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
CBS	Oro Negro AirportCabimas, Venezuela	10 mi / 16 km	34 min	Regional
MAR	La Chinita International AirportMaracaibo, Venezuela	22 mi / 35 km	42 min	International
MCJ	Jorge Isaac AirportLa Mina-Maicao, Colombia	91 mi / 146 km	2 hr 7 min	Regional
VLV	Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno AirportValera, Venezuela	94 mi / 151 km	2 hr 11 min	Regional
VCR	Carora AirportCarora, Venezuela	96 mi / 154 km	2 hr 13 min	Regional
VUP	Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo AirportValledupar, Colombia	122 mi / 197 km	2 hr 51 min	Regional
VIG	Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso AirportEl Vigia, Venezuela	124 mi / 199 km	2 hr 52 min	Regional
RCH	Almirante Padilla AirportRiohacha, Colombia	127 mi / 204 km	2 hr 57 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Oro Negro Airport (CBS) is the most convenient at about 10 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, La Chinita International Airport (MAR) (22 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Cabimas. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with CBS.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near CBS saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Cabimas is Oro Negro Airport (CBS), about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 min by road.