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Valencia (Carabobo), Venezuela

Valencia (Carabobo), Venezuela — city in Venezuela. A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type City

Why go

  • Served by Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN).

History

Valencia (Carabobo), Venezuela is a city in Venezuela. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Airports

Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) 8 km to the centre
Valencia, G, VE — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 7 airlines (Aserca Airlines, Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv), Volotea Costa Rica, Aero Lanka…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Barcelona, Maracaibo, Oranjestad, Porlamar, Panama City… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Caracas (118 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 6 direct destinations
  • Aserca Airlines R7 (MD-80) · 2 routes: Barcelona, Maracaibo
  • Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv) 7I (M83) · 2 routes: Oranjestad, Willemstad
  • Volotea Costa Rica 9V (732) · 2 routes: Barcelona, Maracaibo
  • Aero Lanka QL (D93) · 1 route: Porlamar
  • Copa Airlines CM (737-700) · 1 route: Panama City
  • Myway Airlines 8I (M82) · 1 route: Oranjestad
  • Virgin Pacific VH (MD-80) · 1 route: Porlamar

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.

Indoor
General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) 35 km to the centre
Puerto Cabello, G, 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 2 destinations incl. Maracaibo, Porlamar (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport (MYC) 39 km to the centre
Maracay, D, VE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Los Aguacates Airport 13 km to the centre
G, VE
Outdoor
San Francisco De Carabobo Airport 15 km to the centre
G, VE
Outdoor
Tocuyito Airport 18 km to the centre
G, VE
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Valencia — Valencia (Carabobo), Venezuela
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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 Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN); 26 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VLN has direct flights to 6 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Barcelona, Maracaibo, Oranjestad, Porlamar, Panama City…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Valencia (Carabobo), Venezuela. 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.

Air Charter Service
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
ExecuJet
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Flexjet
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Global Jet
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Jet Aviation
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.