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
To 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 some traveller reviews for more tips.
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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. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels at La Chinita Airport. You will find a few small hotels along the road to towards the city hotels, which are a 25+ minute drive away. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Maracaibo, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
At the time of this update, pay-per-use lounges were not available. If this information is not correct, click here to update this airport guide.
Airport WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Maracaibo airport. Internet kiosks are also available.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your 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 is available as well as a selection of other shops. Location: unknown.
Food & Drinks – There are a variety of food options available in both terminals. Location: unknown. Vending machines are also available.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Medical Services – If you require medical attention, medical services are available 24 hours a day. Location: unknown.
Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Pharmacy – Available.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers – Not 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.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
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: 2024-01-30
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.