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Cucuta, Colombia

Cúcuta, officially San José de Cúcuta, is a Colombian municipality, capital of the department of Norte de Santander and nucleus of the Metropolitan Area of Cúcuta. The city is located in the homonymous valley, beneath the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes, on the border with Venezuela.

Type City

Why go

  • Municipality of Colombia in North Santander.
  • Served by Tibú Airport (TIB).

History

Cúcuta, officially San José de Cúcuta, is a Colombian municipality, capital of the department of Norte de Santander and nucleus of the Metropolitan Area of Cúcuta. The city is located in the homonymous valley, beneath the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes, on the border with Venezuela.

Airports

Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) 2.7 km to the centre
Cúcuta, NSA, CO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, Copa Airlines, LAN Airlines) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Bogota, Panama City, Rio Negro (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
  • Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (318, A319, A320) · 2 routes: Bogota, Rio Negro
  • Copa Airlines CM (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Panama City*
  • LAN Airlines LA (A320) · 1 route: Bogota*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (STD) 64 km to the centre
Santo Domingo, S, VE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Conviasa, Aero Lanka, Aserca Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Caracas, Porlamar (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Conviasa V0 (Embraer 190) · 2 routes: Caracas, Porlamar
  • Aero Lanka QL (D93) · 1 route: Caracas
  • Aserca Airlines R7 (MD-80, DC9) · 1 route: Caracas

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ) 9.8 km to the centre
San Antonio del Tachira, S, VE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Conviasa) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Caracas (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Conviasa V0 (CRJ) · 1 route: Caracas

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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La Fria Airport (LFR) 45 km to the centre
S, VE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Conviasa) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Caracas (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Conviasa V0 (CRJ) · 1 route: Caracas

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Paramillo Airport (SCI) 35 km to the centre
San Cristóbal, S, VE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Tibú Airport (TIB) 85 km to the centre
Tibú, NSA, CO — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tibú Airport (TIB); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: STD has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Caracas, Porlamar).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cucuta, Colombia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.