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International Flights in Venezuela Grow 33%: ALAV Reports Uptick in May
The Venezuelan Airline Association (ALAV) stated that air operations in the country continue to increase, reflecting a 33% growth in international flights and a 27% growth in domestic flights compared to March. According to ALAV's May 2026 data, Venezuela operates 157 international flights weekly distributed across 13 destinations. The country's capital, Caracas, concentrates the vast majority of these operations with 82.8% (130 flights), while the rest of the country contributes the remaining 17.2% with 27 flights.
TL;DR
- Venezuela experienced a 33% increase in international flights and a 27% increase in domestic flights in May, compared to March.
- Currently, 157 international flights operate weekly from Venezuela to 13 destinations, with Caracas handling 82.8% of these.
- Major international destinations from Caracas include Bogotá, Panama, Madrid, and Miami.
- 535 domestic flights operate weekly, with routes from Caracas to 19 destinations and intercity routes to 16 destinations.
- Key domestic destinations from Caracas are Porlamar, Los Roques, Puerto Ordaz, Maracaibo, and Barcelona.
- 11 foreign airlines and 8 national airlines are operating in Venezuela.