How to find cheap flights to Maracaibo La Chinita International Airport (MAR)
Right now, $926 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Maracaibo La Chinita International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to MAR for $1,749.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Maracaibo, where Maracaibo La Chinita International Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to secure an awesome deal and have a wider range of flights and departure times.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of scoring cheap flights to Maracaibo. This will give you more options for where you begin and end your journey, along with different fares.
If you're not in a rush to get to Maracaibo, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Maracaibo La Chinita International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Maracaibo
You can typically hop on the cheapest flight to Maracaibo in May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to MAR, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Fly to Maracaibo in July if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to MAR, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is December. Book your plane tickets to Maracaibo then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what kind of conditions you want to travel in. Maracaibo is warmest in August, averaging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF), December is when temperatures are at their lowest.
With one day of rain on average, February is the driest month in Maracaibo.
October brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 18 days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Flying to Maracaibo La Chinita International Airport (MAR): What you need to know
Fly to Maracaibo in a single journey. These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights to Maracaibo La Chinita International Airport:
On arrival at MAR, you'll be in the UTC-4 timezone.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to MAR? These hotels close to Maracaibo La Chinita International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Maracaibo La Chinita International Airport is located in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela.
Getting to central Maracaibo from Maracaibo La Chinita International Airport (MAR)
MAR is located about 14 kilometers from central Maracaibo.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to MAR, it'll take around 25 minutes to reach the center.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Maracaibo is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:
Maracaibo highlights
Step off your flight to Maracaibo and make your way to these major attractions:
Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá: Around 0.16 kilometers east of the city center, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Monumento Virgen De Chiquinquirá: Looking for more reasons to visit Maracaibo? This landmark attracts travelers from all over and is about 5 kilometers south of the city center.
How to get to Cabimas from Maracaibo La Chinita International Airport (MAR)
Setting out for the nearby city of Cabimas? It's about 48 kilometers from MAR. It'll take you around 50 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Traveling from Maracaibo La Chinita International Airport (MAR) to Lagunillas
Lagunillas is another city that's easy to get to from Maracaibo La Chinita International Airport. It's about 64 kilometers away.
The drive time to Lagunillas is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Explore more of Venezuela
There's plenty more of Venezuela waiting for you to discover. About 257 kilometers east of Maracaibo, head for Barquisimeto. On the must-see list? Begin with Iglesia de la Divina Pastora, Mural Divina Pastora and Parque Zoológico y Botánico Bararida.
Barinas is another popular destination in Venezuela and is roughly 274 kilometers southeast of Maracaibo. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Museum Alberto Arvelo Torrealba, La Casa de la Cultura Napoleon Sebastian Arteaga and Mirador UNELLEZ.
Round out your journey with Merida. Roughly 225 kilometers south of Maracaibo, Jardin Botanico de Merida, Pico el Aguila Venezuela and Represa Uribante Caparo are reason enough to go.