Why go
- Municipality in Zulia, Venezuela.
- Served by La Chinita International Airport (MAR).
History
Maracaibo is a city and municipality in northwestern Venezuela, located on the western shore of the strait that connects Lake Maracaibo to the Gulf of Venezuela. It is the capital of Zulia and is the second-largest city proper in Venezuela, after the national capital, Caracas. The city has an estimated population of 1,752,602, with the metropolitan area estimated at 2,727,957 as of 2019. Maracaibo is commonly nicknamed "Spanish: La Tierra del Sol Amada".
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Conviasa V0 (Embraer 190) · 3 routes: Caracas, Porlamar, Puerto Cabello
- Volotea Costa Rica 9V (732) · 3 routes: Caracas, Oranjestad, Valencia
- Aserca Airlines R7 (MD-80, DC9) · 2 routes: Caracas, Valencia
- Aero Lanka QL (D93) · 1 route: Caracas
- American Airlines AA (757) · 1 route: Miami
- Copa Airlines CM (737-700) · 1 route: Panama City
- Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv) 7I (M83) · 1 route: Willemstad
- Tiara Air 3P (SH6) · 1 route: Oranjestad
- Virgin Pacific VH (MD-80) · 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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Conviasa V0 (ATR) · 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.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is La Chinita International Airport (MAR); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MAR has direct flights to 8 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Caracas, Oranjestad, Valencia, Miami, Panama City…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Terminal Lacustre, 3.4 km); routes include Maracaibo - Los Puertos de Altagracia, Maracaibo - Isla de Toas, Maracaibo - Santa Bárbara del Zulia.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Maracaibo. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.