Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) at Maiquetía, on the Caribbean coast 30 km north of the city, handles all international flights. The number of airlines serving Caracas has shrunk dramatically over the past decade; current connections are mostly to other Latin American capitals (Bogotá, Panama City, Lima, São Paulo, Mexico City) and a handful of European cities (Madrid, Istanbul). US carriers stopped flying in 2019.
The 30 km drive from the airport to the city climbs through a coastal mountain tunnel and takes around 45 minutes in light traffic, considerably longer at rush hour. Pre-arrange transport with your hotel or a trusted operator — do not take an unmarked taxi from the airport. The road has been the site of robberies in the past, particularly after dark, and reputable drivers know which routes to avoid.
There is no functioning long-distance passenger rail, and most overland bus connections have deteriorated. Coming from Colombia, the land border at Cúcuta-San Antonio del Táchira remains the main option, though it is often closed or restricted; from there, internal flights to Caracas are more reliable than the long bus ride. La Guaira, the city's port, occasionally sees cruise ship calls.