Which airport should I fly into for San Felipe?

For long-haul and international flights, Barquisimeto International Airport (BRM) is the main gateway near San Felipe. The closest airport, Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport (SNF), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from San Felipe?

The nearest is about 4 mi (7 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 San Felipe?

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 San Felipe

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

The nearest airport to San Felipe, VE is Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport (SNF), about 4 mi (7 km) away — roughly 15 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Barquisimeto International Airport (BRM).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
SNF	Sub Teniente Nestor Arias AirportSan Felipe, Venezuela	4 mi / 7 km	15 min	Regional
BRM	Barquisimeto International AirportBarquisimeto, Venezuela	47 mi / 75 km	1 hr 24 min	International
VLN	Arturo Michelena International AirportValencia, Venezuela	57 mi / 92 km	1 hr 43 min	International
AGV	Oswaldo Guevara Mujica AirportAcarigua, Venezuela	64 mi / 103 km	1 hr 55 min	Regional
MYC	Escuela Mariscal Sucre AirportMaracay, Venezuela	75 mi / 120 km	1 hr 44 min	Regional
VCR	Carora AirportCarora, Venezuela	91 mi / 146 km	2 hr 7 min	Regional
CZE	Jose Leonardo Chirinos AirportCoro, Venezuela	98 mi / 157 km	2 hr 16 min	Regional
GUQ	Guanare AirportGuanare, Venezuela	114 mi / 183 km	2 hr 39 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport (SNF) is the most convenient at about 4 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Barquisimeto International Airport (BRM) (47 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 San Felipe. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with SNF.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near SNF 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 San Felipe is Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport (SNF), about 4 mi (7 km) away — roughly 15 min by road.