These are the airlines resuming flights to Venezuela after airspace reopening
Colombian exports to Venezuela totaled US$1,071.7 million in 2025, with growth of 6.8%. Photo: AFP
TL;DR
- International airlines are gradually resuming flights to and from Venezuela.
- The U.S. announced the reopening of commercial airspace in late January, allowing connections to Europe and America.
- Flights were suspended from November 2025 due to FAA security warnings and increased military activity.
- Six international airlines had their operating permits revoked by Venezuela in December 2025 for complying with the U.S. alert.
- Airlines like Copa Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Air Europa, Plus Ultra, Iberia, Wingo, Avianca, and Latam Airlines Colombia are resuming or planning to resume services.
- The resumption of operations coincides with an reported increase in international tourist arrivals to Venezuela in 2025.
- The suspension had significantly reduced Caracas's international connectivity, forcing passengers to use alternative routes.