Airport
Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)
Simón Bolívar International Airport, commonly known as Maiquetía, is the main gateway to Caracas and Venezuela’s central Caribbean coast. Compare transfer options to central Caracas, La Guaira, Maiquetía and nearby coastal towns.
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About Simón Bolívar International Airport
Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), commonly known as Maiquetía, is the main international airport serving Caracas and Venezuela’s central Caribbean coast. Opened in 1945, it has grown into the country’s principal hub for domestic and international air travel.
Located in Maiquetía, La Guaira state, the airport sits on the coast roughly 21 km north of central Caracas. Passenger operations are organized into national and international terminal areas, with dedicated zones for departures, arrivals, check-in and security.
The airport is linked to Caracas by the Caracas–La Guaira highway, with access by bus, taxi, private transfer, chauffeur service and rental car. This makes it a practical entry point for travelers continuing to the capital, nearby coastal towns and other regions of Venezuela.
Passenger facilities include dining, shopping, lounges, currency exchange, Wi-Fi and charging points, supporting both business and leisure travelers passing through the country’s main air gateway.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
The airport has two main passenger terminal areas: a National Terminal for domestic flights and an International Terminal for international services, with arrivals and departures handled in separate zones.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Simón Bolívar International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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