Airports and travel services Venezuela

It was above that airport that on 20 November 2001 a large bird hit an engine of the 737 presidential Boeing. Hugo Chávez survived this first attack… A taxi for the centre will cost peanuts.

The airport is certified for both domestic and international flights, a large investment in infrastructure has yet been realized but unfortunately for the inhabitants the activity is almost zero. Aserca and Aeropostal withdrew what caused the loss of the lines Maracaibo, Valencia, Mérida, Barquisimeto and Maiquetía, and international flights to Medellín, Bogotá and connection with Miami. Even freight transport for Panama was arrested. Only Rutaca remains.

Still no commercial flights since the accident at Santa Barbara. A new company led by Governor Marcos Díaz Orellana is currently under negotiation to obtain authorisations with Inac (Aviation Institute) to operate flights from Merida. Twelve ATR -500 aircraft with an individual value of $ 20 million are in possession of the new company: the Rediscovery Aérea Merideña Internacional de Aviación (LAMIA).

The airport only makes it possible to recover a vehicle from the landlord Alquilauto. Two responsive agencies are also present. 

The airport is located 10 minutes by car from El Yaque. It is a rather pleasant airport, with the 1 ^st floor a good bar-restaurant with view on the track and internet access. There are no direct flights from France, and lately more international flights, except Port-au-Prince with Conviasa. All the rest must pass through Venezuela's inner cities. There are countless things that have been done by all major companies: Aserca, Avior, Laser, Aeropostal, Airline and Conviasa.

More commonly known as Aeropuerto de Los Mesones, this is a 5 000 m ² structure with cafeteria, restaurants, an internet café, art gallery, small shops and car hire. Busetas, bus and taxis provide the airport with the entire urban area of Barcelona. 15 minutes from downtown Barcelona at the airport door by taxi.

A modern airport in constant activity with 16 commercial flights operated by five of the major airlines and four aérotaxis. In 2011, the airport received international certification issued by the National Civil Aeronautics Institute (INAC). Count around 400 Bs. F for a national flight. Caracas with Aserca (, and); Conviasa (8 h 10); Avior (9 h 10); Aeropostal (9 p. m., 12 p. m., 19 p. m.); Rutaca (Monday to Friday at a. m. and p. m.). Porlamar with Rutaca from Monday to Friday (a. m. and p. m.), an additional flight on Friday at p. m. , with Avior, etc. Some scheduled international flights. In the hall there is a small shopping gallery with authentic exhibition of authentic ethnic creations and postcards with regional press and gourmandise (it pushes the best cashew nuts in the world in this part of the country called le!).

The 38 Bs. F exit tax is now integrated into the purchase of your ticket. By precaution, you are 1 hour 30 before taking off. You are generally limited to 20 kg of luggage per passenger, except for Los Roques (10 kg). Beyond you will have to pay a small supplement per kilo established by the company. Hand luggage shall not exceed 8 kg per person and dimensions 20 x 11 cm.

For your connections, in order to avoid having to face a closed check-in, ask the agency that takes charge of your reservations to pre-empt the schedules, considering the company's constant delays.

Hardly passed the luggage control, a horde of pseudo-accompagnateurs, porters, changers alpague the tourist lost and tired after his flight and little concentrated. Stay vigilant and wait patiently for your receiver or friend to search you.

Normally, your baggage followed the same path as you. If, on the other hand, they got lost, the airlines are obliged to pay you cash 100 €. This, officially, allows you to make basic purchases. Obviously, very few people are aware of this right to which they can claim and, if you do not ask for this money at the company's desk, the company will keep referring to this "detail". Some companies do not respect this right and suggest that you keep your tickets for purchases of various products or clothing you buy on site. Then, to make a claim with the company in your country of residence for redress. Avoid leaving valuables in baggage intended for the hold: flights have occurred recently.

The first thing to do is to find money in local currency to pay for the first necessities (water bottles, phone, taxi, for example). Each terminal has exchange offices, vending machines (ATM) as well as banking, postal and telecommunications services. However, you certainly know the parallel exchange in Venezuela: in this case, please prevent your contact on-site.

Simón Bolívar International Airport does not generally collect any airport tax on international flights: it was in August 2011 at 190 Bs F, or 35 € at the official rate. It is now integrated into your air ticket.