Maiquetía Airport

airport, Venezuela

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Maiquetía Airport, officially Simón Bolívar International Airport, is the primary international airport serving Caracas, Venezuela. It is located in the city of Maiquetía, approximately 10 miles (16 km) from Caracas. This airport is a crucial hub for both international and domestic flights, connecting Venezuela to the rest of the world and facilitating travel within the republic.12

The airport is part of the transportation infrastructure that links Caracas to its coastal ports and resort areas. A modern highway connects Caracas to Maiquetía, La Guaira, and the nearby beaches.2

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Maiquetía Airport, located 10 miles (16 km) by road from Caracas on the coast, provides international connections as well as domestic flights to all parts of the republic. Two smaller airports, La Carlota and Francisco de Miranda, also serve the city. La Guaira and, to…
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Maiquetía Airport, located 10 miles (16 km) by road from Caracas on the coast, provides international connections as well as domestic flights to all parts of the republic. Two smaller airports, La Carlota and Francisco de Miranda, also serve the city. La Guaira and, to…
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