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Caracas Maiquetía International Airport (Simón Bolívar)
Here you'll find essential information on Caracas Maiquetía International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.
Full Airport Name
Caracas Maiquetía International Airport (Simón Bolívar)
Address
Maiquetía, Edo Vargas, Venezuela 1161
Airport Code
CCS
Country Code
58
Telephone
(0212) 303 1329
Website
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone
GMT - 4.5
Location
The airport is situated 26km (16 miles) north of Caracas.
Transfer Between Terminals
The two terminals are linked by a pedestrian walkway. A free shuttle bus service also links the terminals.
Driving Directions
Upon exiting the airport, follow signs to Autopista/Caracas and drive through a toll-booth and two tunnels (Boquerón I and Boquerón II). Then keep left as you enter a third tunnel (La Planicie) and follow signs to Petare. The tunnel will bring you into Caracas.
Car Parking
The airport provides short- and long-term car parking facilities at both terminals. The car parks are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Car Hire
Car hire companies represented at the airport include Aco Alquiler, Amigo, Auto 727, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Margarita Rental and Rojas. Car hire desks are located in both terminals.
Public Transport
Bus: UCAM buses (tel: (0212) 352 4818) run between the airport and Caracas (journey time - 40 minutes); bus stops are conveniently close to the metro stations in Caracas.
Taxi: An official 24-hour taxi service is provided by Corporación Anfitriones de Venezuela (tel: 0212) 352 8555). There is a distinctive yellow desk in the Arrivals areas of both terminals where passengers can pay for the trip in advance; passengers are advised not to use the unofficial taxis, which tout for business in the terminal. Taxis are available from outside the Arrivals and Departures of both terminals. They can also be booked online at the Taxi to Caracas website (www.taxitocaracas.com).
Information and Help Desks
Information desks are strategically located throughout both terminals, with two desks in the International Terminal (tel: (0212) 303 1526/7/8) and one in the Domestic Terminal (tel: (0212) 303 1403/8).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Bureaux de change, ATMs, banking and telecommunications services and postal services are available in both terminals. There is an express courier service in the Domestic Terminal. Fax facilities and Internet access are available at the Cantv office on level 3 of the International Terminal. Internet access is also offered at ADV Internet in the transit area on level 2. Pay phones and IDD telephones can be found in both terminals.
Eating and drinking: Restaurants, fast-food outlets, cafes and bars are located throughout both terminals.
Shopping: There is a variety of shops in both terminals. The duty-free shop is located in the International Terminal.
Luggage: A left-luggage service is available in both terminals. Trolleys are available throughout the airport. Beware of informal porters who tend to overcharge.
Other facilities: Medical and paramedical services are available in both terminals. There is a pharmacy and several travel agencies and tour operators in the International Terminal.
Conference and Business Facilities
There is no full-service business centre at the airport. However, facilities to send/receive faxes, photocopying, IDD telephones and Internet access are available at the Cantv office on level 3 of the International Terminal, open daily 0800-2000. Executive lounges at the airport include the Simón Bolívar Lounge on the second floor of the Domestic Terminal and the Venezuela Lounge in the International Terminal. The American Airlines Admiral Club is situated on the second floor of the International Terminal (after security), while the United-Iberia Lounge is also situated on the second floor of the International Terminal. Conference facilities are available at the Hotel Eurobuilding Express (tel: (0212) 700 0700; www.hoteleuroexpress.com) opposite the airport.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
The airport is easily accessible to disabled travellers. Lifts and ramps are available where necessary. Passengers requiring wheelchairs should contact their airline in advance. Disabled parking is available in both the short- and long-term car parks.
Hotels
The Hotel Eurobuilding Express (tel: (0212) 700 0700; www.hoteleuroexpress.com) stands immediately opposite the International Arrivals area.
Current weather report - Caracas Maiquetía International Airport (Simón Bolívar)
Weather
Max
Min
Today
86°F
30°C
71°F
22°C
Sunday
89°F
32°C
75°F
24°C
Monday
83°F
28°C
75°F
24°C
Tuesday
76°F
24°C
73°F
23°C
Wednesday
80°F
27°C
70°F
21°C
Full Airport Name
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Airport Code
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Telephone
Website
Number of Terminals
Time Zone
Location
Transfer Between Terminals
Driving Directions
Car Parking
Car Hire
Public Transport
Taxi: An official 24-hour taxi service is provided by Corporación Anfitriones de Venezuela (tel: 0212) 352 8555). There is a distinctive yellow desk in the Arrivals areas of both terminals where passengers can pay for the trip in advance; passengers are advised not to use the unofficial taxis, which tout for business in the terminal. Taxis are available from outside the Arrivals and Departures of both terminals. They can also be booked online at the Taxi to Caracas website (www.taxitocaracas.com).
Information and Help Desks
Airport Facilities
Eating and drinking: Restaurants, fast-food outlets, cafes and bars are located throughout both terminals.
Shopping: There is a variety of shops in both terminals. The duty-free shop is located in the International Terminal.
Luggage: A left-luggage service is available in both terminals. Trolleys are available throughout the airport. Beware of informal porters who tend to overcharge.
Other facilities: Medical and paramedical services are available in both terminals. There is a pharmacy and several travel agencies and tour operators in the International Terminal.
Conference and Business Facilities
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Hotels
Current weather report - Caracas Maiquetía International Airport (Simón Bolívar)
Weather |
Max |
Min |
|
| Today |
|
86°F 30°C |
71°F 22°C |
| Sunday |
|
89°F 32°C |
75°F 24°C |
| Monday |
|
83°F 28°C |
75°F 24°C |
| Tuesday |
|
76°F 24°C |
73°F 23°C |
| Wednesday |
|
80°F 27°C |
70°F 21°C |
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