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Maracaibo Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Maracaibo Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

the place was full of mosquitoes, and there were no seats. the only ATM didn’t work. pretty much a lousy experience -jim

MAR Airport Overview

maracaibo airport guideTo help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Maracaibo La Chinita International Airport.

What to Expect

Maracaibo Airport (code: MAR) is divided into two small terminals for domestic and international flights. Facilities are limited to a few eateries and shops, but we have no further details. Luckily, free WiFi helps pass the time.

Sleeping in Maracaibo Airport

We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. Have a backup plan if you’re planning to spend the night. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service for a fee. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info, or read traveller reviews for more tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Maracaibo Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.   

Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Airport Hotels

There are no hotels at La Chinita Airport. You will find a few small hotels along the road towards the city hotels, a 25+ minute drive away. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Maracaibo, search for deals and read traveller reviews.

Airport Lounges

At the time of this update, pay-per-use lounges were not available.  If this information is incorrect, click here to update this airport guide.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

A variety of food options are available in both terminals. Location: unknown. Vending machines are also available.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Showers

Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at Maracaibo Airport. Internet kiosks are also available.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: unknown.

Beauty Salon – Available.

Currency Exchange – Available.

Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-Free and a selection of other shops are available. Location: unknown.

Medical Services – If you require medical attention, medical services are available 24 hours daily. Location: unknown.

Pharmacy – Available.

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Airlines
Maracaibo Airport is served by the following airlines: Avior Airlines • Aruba Airlines • Conviasa • Copa Airlines • Estelar Latin America • Laser Airlines • Turpial Airlines • Venezolana.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

The following companies offer car rentals at the airport: Aco • Budget • City Cars • Hertz • Unirent.

Hotel Shuttles

At the time of this update, we were unable to find any hotels that provide an airport shuttle. See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area.

Last updated: 2024-08-26

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.