Which airport should I fly into for Maiquetía?

For long-haul and international flights, Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) is the main gateway near Maiquetía. 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 Maiquetía?

The nearest is about 2 mi (4 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 Maiquetía?

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 Maiquetía

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

The nearest airport to Maiquetía, VE is Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 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	2 mi / 4 km	8 min	Regional
MYC	Escuela Mariscal Sucre AirportMaracay, Venezuela	53 mi / 85 km	1 hr 35 min	Regional
VLN	Arturo Michelena International AirportValencia, Venezuela	73 mi / 117 km	1 hr 41 min	International
LRV	Gran Roque AirportLos Roques, Venezuela	96 mi / 154 km	2 hr 13 min	Regional
CLZ	Calabozo AirportGuarico, Venezuela	119 mi / 192 km	2 hr 46 min	Regional
SNF	Sub Teniente Nestor Arias AirportSan Felipe, Venezuela	124 mi / 200 km	2 hr 53 min	Regional
BON	Flamingo International AirportKralendijk, Bonaire	139 mi / 223 km	3 hr 13 min	International
BLA	General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International AirportBarcelona, Venezuela	158 mi / 254 km	3 hr 40 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 2 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) (73 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 Maiquetía. 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 Maiquetía is Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road.