Which airport should I fly into for Catia La Mar?

For long-haul and international flights, Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) is the main gateway near Catia La Mar. The closest airport, Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Catia La Mar?

The nearest is about 3 mi (5 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 Catia La Mar?

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 Catia La Mar

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

The nearest airport to Catia La Mar, VE is Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS), about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 11 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
CCS	Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) AirportCaracas, Venezuela	3 mi / 5 km	11 min	Regional
MYC	Escuela Mariscal Sucre AirportMaracay, Venezuela	48 mi / 78 km	1 hr 27 min	Regional
VLN	Arturo Michelena International AirportValencia, Venezuela	68 mi / 110 km	2 hr 3 min	International
LRV	Gran Roque AirportLos Roques, Venezuela	96 mi / 155 km	2 hr 14 min	Regional
CLZ	Calabozo AirportGuarico, Venezuela	119 mi / 192 km	2 hr 46 min	Regional
SNF	Sub Teniente Nestor Arias AirportSan Felipe, Venezuela	119 mi / 192 km	2 hr 46 min	Regional
BON	Flamingo International AirportKralendijk, Bonaire	135 mi / 217 km	3 hr 8 min	International
BLA	General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International AirportBarcelona, Venezuela	163 mi / 262 km	3 hr 47 min	International

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) is the most convenient at about 3 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) (68 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 Catia La Mar. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with CCS.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near CCS 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 Catia La Mar is Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS), about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 11 min by road.