Top 5 Airports in Venezuela

Air travel is one of the most important modes of transportation. Certain cities have an edge over others because of the strategic nature of their geographical location. Such geographic locations see development of infrastructure for transportation of both people and cargo. In this respect, airports are of utmost importance because they connect a city and its country to the entire world.

If you are planning to visit Venezuela, it is important for you understand your options when it comes to air travel. Hence, we have compiled for you a list that contains the names of the top five cities and their airports.

#1 – Simón Bolívar International Airport

City: Maiquetia, State: Vargas

Earlier, those travelling to and from Caracas used Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base. In 2005, the airport shut down for public use and was reserved only for military purposes. Currently, the airport used to travel to and from Caracas is the Simon Bolivar International Airport. The airport is located in Maiequetia and is a few kilometers away from Caracas.

Some of the airlines that serve Simon Bolivar International Airport include RUTACA Airlines, SBA Airlines, TACA Airlinesoperated, TAM Airlines, Varig, United Airlines and Venezolana.

# 2 – La Chinita International Airport

City: Maracaibo, State: Zulia

La Chinita International Airport is the second busiest airport in Venezuela. It is was opened in 1969 to share the traffic of Simon Bolivar International Airport, which at that time managed 90% of Venezuela’s air traffic. Airlines that serve La Chinita International Airport include Aeropostal, American Airlines, Aserca Airlines, Avior Airlines, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Dutch Antilles Express, Perla Airlines, Tiara Air and Venezolana. To view the exact location of La Chinita International Airport on Google Maps, click here.

# 3 – Arturo Michelena International Airport

City: Valencia, State: Carabobo

People travelling to Valencia and its neighboring locations use Arturo Michelena International Airport to do so. Airlines that serve Arturo Michelena International Airport include Aeropostal, Aserca Airlines, Avianca, Avior, Copa Airlines, Dutch Antilles Express, Insel Air and LASER Airlines. Arturo Michelena Internatoinal Airport can be located on Google Maps by clicking here.

# 4 – Jacinto Lara International Airport

City: Barquisimeto, State: Lara

Jacinto Lara International Airport is used by those travelling to and from the cities of Barquisimeto, Carora and Yaritagua. Some of the airlines that use Jacinto Lara International Airport as their base include Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela, Aserca Airlines, Avior Airlines, Insel Air and Dutch Antilles Express. The exact location of Jacinto Lara International Airport can be found on Google Maps by clicking here.

# 5 – Manuel Carlos Piar Guayana Airport

City: Ciudad Guayana, State: Bolívar

A few of the airlines that serve Manuel Carlos Piar Guayana Airport include Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela, Aserca Airlines, Avior Airlines Conviasa, Rutaca, Canaima Tours, Serami and Rainbow Air. You can locate Manuel Carlos Piar Guayana Airport on Google Maps by clicking here.

The airports mentioned above are the largest in Venezuela. If you are planning to visit cities surrounding the big cities, these airports will surely be your choice when the time comes to travel. So make yourself acquainted with them right away.

 
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