Venezuela » Getting to Caracas

Approximate flight time from London tois 13 hours (indirect).

By Air

The main international airport is Simon Bolivar International Airport (locally known as Maiquetia airport) located in the Vargas state. It is approximately a 40-minute ride from Caracas. Buses are available during the day. A taxi ride from the airport will cost Bs. 30000 / US$15 during the day, or Bs. 60000 / US$30 at night.

 

By Car

Venezuela has road links with Colombia and Brazil. The road crossing to Brazil, not far from the frontier town ofSanta Elena de Uairen, is a long way from most tourist destinations in Venezuela and so not a common point of entry. Border controls are tight and all travelers arriving from Boa Vista are expected to have visas.

 

By Bus

If you decide to travel by bus a good option is 'Expresos Ejecutivos' they have their own terminal in a residential zone of Caracas (El Rosal), baggage is checked on the buses (as in an airport). The units are clean, safe and well maintained, plus the drivers are trained to respect the speed limit. They are more expensive than a regular bus, but still cheap by American/European standards.