IATA: CCS · Caracas, Venezuela

Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Guide

CapitalCaracas
Population28,517,000
CurrencyVES Bs Bolívar
LanguageGoajiro
Time ZoneUTC-04:00
AirportCCS
Distance
Flight Time
Visitors/yr~7,679,989

Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (IATA: CCS) is a key aviation hub serving Caracas and the wider Venezuela region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Caracas from CCS

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport has 3 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at CCS

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Hotels in Caracas

Hotel Ritz Caracas
8.6/10 from 9 reviews
€22 / night
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Hotel Grand Glaxie
3-star · 8.6/10 from 21 reviews
€44 / night
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Ololo Caracas B&B
3-star · 10.0/10 from 1 reviews
€47 / night
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HOTEL EL ARROYO
3-star · 7.8/10 from 30 reviews
€48 / night
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DORADO Top Spot en el Rosal Agua Fibra y Seguridad 24 horas
4-star · 9.9/10 from 8 reviews
€80 / night
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Hotel Sebas 202
3-star · 9.0/10 from 2 reviews
€95 / night
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Hotel CCT
5-star · 7.4/10 from 12 reviews
€129 / night
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Waldorf Hotel
5-star · 8.8/10 from 2 reviews
€153 / night
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Nightly rates in Caracas for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.

Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
CCS / SVMI
Serves
Caracas
Country
Venezuela
Local time now
00:12 (-04)
Time zone
America/Caracas
Currency
VES (Bs)
Capital
Caracas
Coordinates
10.6031, -66.9906

Cheapest fares found from CCS right now

Updated 31 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
Isla Margarita (PMV)Laser AirlinesDirect23 Sep€124
Sao Paulo (SAO)Gol AirlinesDirect16 Sep€584
Santo Domingo (SDQ)Copa Airlines1 stop2 Sep€588
Tocumen (PTY)Copa Airlines Colombia2 stops11 Sep€600
Cajamarca (CJA)Copa Airlines Colombia3 stops3 Sep€658
Rio de Janeiro (RIO)Gol Airlines2 stops21 Sep€686
Mexico City (MEX)Copa Airlines Colombia3 stops9 Sep€703
Miami (MIA)American AirlinesDirect8 Oct€709
Bogota (BOG)Copa Airlines1 stop4 Sep€776
Valencia (VLN)Copa Airlines Colombia2 stops10 Sep€796
Lisbon (LIS)Magnicharters1 stop27 Sep€935
Punta Cana (PUJ)Laser Airlines3 stops4 Sep€938
Return fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours. Prices change constantly - search for your dates to see live availability.

Nonstop destinations from CCS

Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport has published nonstop service to 43 airports across 23 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from CCS.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
Isla MargaritaPMVVenezuela332 km
MaracaiboMARVenezuela517 km
Guyana CityPZOVenezuela530 km
WillemstadCURCuraçao277 km
OranjestadAUAAruba391 km
BarquisimetoBRMVenezuela266 km
MiamiMIAUnited States2,193 km
BogotaBOGColombia1,025 km
HavanaHAVCuba2,139 km
MadridMADSpain7,005 km
BarcelonaBLAVenezuela257 km
MaturínMUNVenezuela430 km
BarinasBNSVenezuela416 km
Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)EZEArgentina5,128 km
TocumenPTYPanama1,368 km
São PauloGRUBrazil4,393 km
LimaLIMPeru2,753 km
San José (Alajuela)SJOCosta Rica1,884 km
El VigíaVIGVenezuela558 km
ParaguanáLSPVenezuela368 km
Santo DomingoSTDVenezuela648 km
GuayaquilGYEEcuador2,012 km
Dallas-Fort WorthDFWUnited States3,945 km
New YorkJFKUnited States3,406 km

Airlines serving CCS

21 carriers publish nonstop service at CCS, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Carrier 9V9V16
American AirlinesAAFull Service8
LATAM AirlinesLAFull Service8
Gol AirlinesG3Budget6
Copa AirlinesCMFull Service6
TAP Air PortugalTPFull Service6
Laser AirlinesQLRegional4
Carrier TATA4
Carrier 9H9H2
Air CanadaACFull Service2
Air FranceAFFull Service2
AeromexicoAMFull Service2
Aerolineas ArgentinasARFull Service2
AviancaAVFull Service2
ITA AirwaysAZFull Service2
Delta Air LinesDLFull Service2
LATAM BrasilJJFull Service2
IberiaIBFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than CCS-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.