Madrid to Maiquetía (MAD–CCS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAD–CCS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air Europa, Iberia and PLUNA lead the route. The flight covers 4,353 miles in approximately 7h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Air Europa | 5 | 789 | 9h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| IB Iberia | 4 | 332 | 9h15 | – | Oneworld | – |
| PU PLUNA | 4 | 332 | 7h13 | – | – | – |
| LER LER | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · CCS: -04
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 12:00 PM in Maiquetía.
Spanish passport holders enter Venezuela visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. You receive a tourist card (tarjeta de turismo) on the plane or at the airport. Keep it with your passport at all times. Immigration officers may ask for a return ticket and proof of accommodation.
Very few airlines fly directly to Venezuela from Spain. Most routes connect through Bogota, Panama City, or Lisbon. Flight availability has been limited since the mid-2010s due to the political and economic situation. Check current flight schedules carefully because routes appear and disappear.
Currency in Venezuela is complicated. The official currency is the bolivar, but the US dollar is widely used in daily transactions. Bring clean, recent US dollar bills. ATMs are unreliable and international cards often do not work. Do not exchange money on the street. Use official exchange channels or pay in dollars directly. Travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage is strongly advised because the public healthcare system is under severe strain.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–CCS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to CCS
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia, LER, PLUNA and Air Europa. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MAD to CCS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to CCS ranges from 7 hours 13 minutes to 9 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,353 miles (7,006 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via PUJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.