Updated: January 20, 2026
Venezuela South America

Maracaibo Airport (MAR)

Maracaibo La Chinita International Airport averages 4 flights per day to 4 destinations, with 3 domestic and 1 international routes. A total of 5 airlines operate at MAR, led by Conviasa. This airport provides direct service to 2 countries across one continent, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and Panama as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Maracaibo connects to Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana, with a typical flight time of 2 hrs 5 mins.

IATA
MAR
ICAO
SVMC
Elevation
239 ft (73 m) MSL
Local Time
America/Caracas (UTC-04:00)
Destinations
4 (3 domestic · 1 international)
Flights per day
4 (4 domestic · 1 international)
Busiest Route
Caracas (3/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana 2 hrs 5 mins
Shortest Flight
Caracas 1 hr 30 mins
Top Airline
Conviasa (3 routes)
Top Country
Venezuela (4 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,905 ft / 3,019 m

Weather in Maracaibo

4 Destinations from Maracaibo Airport (MAR)

This week, 4 active routes depart from Maracaibo International Airport. The busiest route connects Maracaibo with Caracas and is operated by 4 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana, and the shortest flight is to Caracas.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
3 Caracas MAR → CCS
1 hr 30 mins
 Avior, Conviasa, LASER Airlines, Rutaca Airlines4
1 Tocumen MAR → PTY
2 hrs 20 mins
 Copa Airlines1
4/week Isla Margarita MAR → PMV
1 hr 45 mins
 Conviasa1
1/week Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana MAR → PZO
2 hrs 5 mins
 Conviasa1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Maracaibo International Airport is served by 5 airlines, with Conviasa in the lead at 43% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 71% of routes. 4 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 1 airlines operate international routes, compared with 4 serving domestic routes. Conviasa is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana with a flight time of 2 hrs 5 mins.

  • Conviasa3 routes
  • Avior1 route
  • LASER Airlines1 route
  • Rutaca Airlines1 route
  • Copa Airlines1 route

Maracaibo International Airport provides direct service to 2 countries across one continents. The route network is 75% domestic and 25% international, with Tocumen, Panama serving as the primary international destination.

  • Venezuela4/day
  • Panama1/day

Global Rankings of Maracaibo Airport (MAR)

This snapshot shows how Maracaibo Airport (MAR) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

4 Runways at Maracaibo Airport (MAR)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
03L 9,905 ft · 3,019 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
21R 9,905 ft · 3,019 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
03R 8,241 ft · 2,512 m 98 ft · 30 m Asphalt
21L 8,241 ft · 2,512 m 98 ft · 30 m Asphalt

24 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,905 ft / 3,019 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Maracaibo International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m