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IATA: MAR · Maracaibo, Venezuela

La Chinita International Airport Guide

CapitalCaracas
Population28,517,000
CurrencyVES Bs Bolívar
LanguageGoajiro
Time ZoneUTC-04:00
AirportMAR
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~9,788,638

La Chinita International Airport (IATA: MAR) is a key aviation hub serving Maracaibo and the wider Venezuela region. The airport operates 1 passenger terminal, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Maracaibo from MAR

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

La Chinita International Airport has 1 terminal with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at MAR

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 La Chinita International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is there free WiFi at La Chinita International Airport?+
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La Chinita International Airport (MAR) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
MAR / SVMC
Serves
Maracaibo
Country
Venezuela
Local time now
00:50 (-04)
Time zone
America/Caracas
Currency
VES (Bs)
Capital
Caracas
Coordinates
10.5582, -71.7279

Cheapest fares found from MAR right now

Updated 31 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
Buenos Aires (BUE)Avianca1 stop25 Oct€614
Port of Spain (POS)Avianca2 stops30 Aug€1,351
St. Petersburg (LED)Avianca2 stops27 Sep€1,899
Return fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours. Prices change constantly - search for your dates to see live availability.

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Nonstop destinations from MAR

La Chinita International Airport has published nonstop service to 8 airports across 5 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from MAR.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
MaiquetíaCCSVenezuela517 km
ValenciaVLNVenezuela418 km
OranjestadAUAAruba285 km
WillemstadCURCuraçao352 km
BarcelonaBLAVenezuela771 km
MiamiMIAUnited States1,919 km
TocumenPTYPanama854 km
Isla MargaritaPMVVenezuela849 km

Airlines serving MAR

4 carriers publish nonstop service at MAR, 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 9V9V—6
Carrier 9H9H—2
American AirlinesAAFull Service2
Copa AirlinesCMFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than MAR-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.