How to find cheap flights to La Chinita Airport (MAR)
£1,152 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to La Chinita Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to MAR, the lowest fare is £647.
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The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to score some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Maracaibo, where La Chinita Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Maracaibo
You can usually hop on the cheapest flight to Maracaibo in May.
If you can be flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to MAR.
If you'd like to experience Maracaibo at its busiest, book your flights to MAR for July. Going on holiday during high seasons generally means more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
February is the least busy time of year to visit if you prefer a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Maracaibo then.
Check the weather before travelling. August brings the warmest days in Maracaibo, with averages of between 24ºC and 34ºC.
Ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC, January brings the lowest temperatures.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? February is the driest month in Maracaibo, averaging one day of rain.
The wettest time of year is October. Plan your trip then and you'll likely get around 19 days of rainfall.
Travelling to La Chinita Airport (MAR): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to La Chinita Airport, these popular airlines make getting to Maracaibo a breeze:
The local timezone at MAR is UTC-4.
Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to MAR. Book a room at one of these stays near La Chinita Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
La Chinita Airport is located in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela.
Getting to central Maracaibo from La Chinita Airport (MAR)
The distance from MAR to central Maracaibo is about 18 kms (11 miles).
You'll get to the centre in around 20 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to MAR.
If you'd like to stay near all the action in Maracaibo, drop your bags at one of these popular hotels:
Maracaibo highlights
Put these popular attractions at the top of your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Maracaibo:
Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá: Around 3 kms (2 miles) east of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Club Platinum VIP: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 10 kms (6 miles) north of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Maracaibo experience.
How to get to Cabimas from La Chinita Airport (MAR)
Setting out for the nearby city of Cabimas? It's about 48 kms (30 miles) from MAR. It'll take you around 50 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Travelling from La Chinita Airport (MAR) to Lagunillas
Lagunillas is another city that's easy to reach from La Chinita Airport. It's about 64 kms (40 miles) away.
The drive time to Lagunillas is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Explore more of Venezuela
There's a whole lot more to see and do in Venezuela, starting with Barquisimeto. Iglesia de la Divina Pastora, Iglesia Altagracia and Plaza Bolívar De Barquisimeto are must-do's in this city, which is about 257 kms (160 miles) east of Maracaibo. Barquisimeto Airport (BRM) is the closest airport in Barquisimeto.
Another city in Venezuela that belongs on your itinerary is Barinas. From Maracaibo, it's roughly 274 kms (170 miles) south-east and offers highlights like Iglesia Católica Marían Auxiliadora and Federation Park. Make time for Plaza Coromoto too.
Make room for new adventures in Merida. Roughly 225 kms (140 miles) south of Maracaibo, Jardin Botanico de Merida, Pico el Aguila Venezuela and Represa Uribante Caparo make the trip worthwhile.