Flying from Caracas Airport (CCS) to El Vigia Airport (VIG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Caracas Airport to El Vigia Airport.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 15 weekly Caracas Airport to El Vigia Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CCS to VIG flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Caracas Airport to El Vigia Airport, so getting to El Vigia (and then visiting more of Venezuela!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with LASER Airlines on this route.
Handy information about Caracas Airport (CCS)
Of the departures from Caracas Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Caracas to Caracas Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CCS? If you're catching an early flight from Caracas Airport to El Vigia Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at El Vigia Airport (VIG)
Get off your Caracas Airport to El Vigia Airport flight and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you need a convenient option a short journey from VIG, make your way to Juniotel, C.a..
When to fly to El Vigia Airport (VIG)
May is the most popular month for flights from Caracas Airport to El Vigia Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to El Vigia in March.
Lock in your flight from Caracas Airport to El Vigia Airport for September if you want to visit El Vigia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CCS to VIG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of Venezuela
Maracaibo is just one of the many cities in Venezuela waiting to be discovered once you've seen El Vigia. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá, Lake Maracaibo and Monumento Virgen De Chiquinquirá.
Maracay is another must-experience destination in Venezuela and is around 483 kilometres east of El Vigia. No journey is complete without dropping by Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Maracay and Museo Aeronatico Fuerza Aerea Venezolana.