Hotels near Simon Bolívar International Airport - CCS, Caracas

Location and Transport

Simon Bolívar International Airport, also known as ‘Maiquetía Airport’, is the main international gateway to Venezuela. It is located 13 miles (21 kilometres) from downtown Caracas, the nation’s capital, and accessible by taxis and public buses. Taxi fares vary according to the distance travelled, and day-time rates are lower than night-time rates. The journey to downtown Caracas takes around 30 minutes. Buses run between the airport and Central Park, departing from the domestic terminal between 07:00 and 21:30 when full. The trip takes between 30 and 50 minutes.

Nearby Hotels and Airport Facilities

There are several hotels located close to Maiquetía Airport for passengers who need to stay the night. Before takeoff, you can keep busy by taking a guided tour of the main terminal and even participate in a ‘flight simulacrum’ simulation, an activity normally reserved for trainee pilots. Other passenger services include duty-free shopping, restaurants, currency exchange and ATMs.

Terminal Information

There are two terminals in Simon Bolívar International (often referred to as ‘Aeropuerto Maiquetía’ by Spanish speakers), one international, the other domestic. Both are linked by a pedestrian walkway. A free shuttle bus service also connects the terminals.