Maiquetía International Airport (Simón Bolívar) has put its Temporary Arrivals Terminal into operation, a modular free-transit structure that mitigates the damage the June seismic event caused to the original building and keeps international flight arrivals running; its opening was announced on October 4, 2026. Weeks earlier, on September 10, the Ministry of Tourism had confirmed in an inspection the full operability of the airport's temporary terminals. The government presents air connectivity as a strategic pillar for tourism and the country's economic activity. For agencies, Venezuela's international gateway operates with continuity confirmed by the authorities. Ikiratours, Venezuela's 100% B2B DMC and inbound wholesaler, coordinates passenger reception and transfers from Maiquetía.
What it means for your agency
The practical question every client asks before buying is whether the arrival airport is working. The answer, with an official source, is yes: Maiquetía handles international arrivals through its temporary terminal while the main infrastructure is attended to. That allows quoting and selling with normal itineraries —arrival in Caracas and a domestic connection the same day or the next, depending on the destination— with no operational asterisks. For groups, the recommendation is to validate transit times with operations case by case.
What to do
Quote Maiquetía arrivals normally and coordinate reception and transfers to Los Roques, Margarita or Canaima with operations, depending on the final destination. See How to book for the process; confirmation within 24 to 48 business hours.