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Air Europa flies to Venezuela again, but landing 150 km from Caracas

JSBy Joan SanzCurated by Joan Sanz. · June 30, 2026 · Follow on LinkedIn
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Air Europa has resumed flights to Venezuela, but not to the airport you were expecting. Following the closure of Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas due to last week's earthquakes, the airline has opted for an emergency solution: operating from an airport located 150 km from the capital. As reported by Hosteltur, the connection is temporary and aims to maintain the link while damage at Maiquetía is assessed.

What does this mean for the passenger? An extra bus or car transfer that can add between two and three hours to the total journey. For travel agencies, it's time to update packages and be transparent with the client: it's no longer land-and-step-into-Caracas. And for the industry, another lesson on how geopolitical and natural events force airlines to improvise alternative hubs. Meanwhile, logistics from Spain to Venezuela continue, albeit with 150 kilometers of asphalt in between.

Quick questions

Why is Air Europa landing 150 km from Caracas?
Due to the closure of Simon Bolivar International Airport in Caracas after last week's earthquakes, the airline is operating from an airport 150 km away as a temporary solution to keep the connection while damage is assessed.
How much extra time does the new airport add to a Venezuela trip?
The transfer by bus or car from the alternate airport to Caracas can add two to three extra hours to the total journey, according to Hosteltur.
What should travel agencies do about this Air Europa route change?
They should update their packages and be transparent with clients, explaining that the flight no longer lands directly in Caracas and involves a 150 km transfer to the capital.

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