Airport
Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD)
Alberto Carnevalli Airport is a compact domestic gateway serving Mérida and the Venezuelan Andes. From the airport, travelers can reach the city center, nearby mountain towns and Andean destinations by taxi, car rental or local transport.
Passengers
Luggage
About Alberto Carnevalli Airport
Alberto Carnevalli Airport is a small domestic airport serving Mérida, the capital of Mérida State in the Venezuelan Andes. It sits roughly 3 km southwest of the city center in the Chama River valley, surrounded by mountains and urban neighborhoods.
The airport opened in 1946 on what was then the edge of the city. Over the following decades, Mérida grew around the airport, and today it operates a single passenger terminal and a short runway of about 1,630 meters. Flights are limited to daytime, domestic services because the airport has no customs or navigation beacons.
Travelers can use the airport as a practical entry point for Mérida and nearby Andean destinations. A taxi line, car rental, and local transport connect the terminal with the city center, which is only a few minutes away by road.
Passenger facilities include a cafeteria, a restaurant, shops, and tour desks, while the compact layout keeps arrivals and departures straightforward for domestic travelers.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Alberto Carnevalli Airport operates a single passenger terminal that handles domestic flights. The airport does not have customs facilities, so it is not equipped for international or night operations.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Alberto Carnevalli Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Alberto Carnevalli Airport to hotels, the city center and destinations across Mérida and the surrounding Andean region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business appointments, city tours or journeys around Mérida.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Alberto Carnevalli Airport for independent travel around Mérida and onward trips to nearby Andean towns.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Alberto Carnevalli Airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations in the Mérida area.
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