Travelling from Vancouver to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): What you need to know
Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Caracas. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is four hours ahead of Vancouver.
To ensure you get on your flight from Vancouver to CCS, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Vancouver to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Vancouver International Airport:
72% of flights that take off from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Vancouver to CCS flight? Check in to a hotel near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
The journey time to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 2 hours 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Abbotsford International Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land as expected. At YXX, that rate is 68%.
About Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near CCS and be in snooze mode sooner:
Grab a Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car and explore Caracas and beyond with your own wheels. Street Rent a Car, Aco Rent a Car and Hertz are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport flight.
Getting from Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to central Caracas
Central Caracas is around 23 kilometres from Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Currently, R 8,110 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,843. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Vancouver to CCS. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Vancouver to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
December is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS). Plan your visit to Caracas in September for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Vancouver to CCS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. April is the warmest month in Caracas, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport in February when temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Caracas
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Caracas right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Museo de Bellas Artes, Avila station (Caracas cable car) and Eden El Avila National Park are top attractions which should be on every Caracas itinerary.
Explore more of Venezuela
Caracas will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Venezuela just waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometres southwest of Caracas, a visit to Valencia will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Plaza Bolivar, Mezquita de Guataparo and Plaza Sucre.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Venezuela, head for Barquisimeto, roughly 257 kilometres west of Caracas. Iglesia de la Divina Pastora, Iglesia "Altagracia" and Plaza Bolívar De Barquisimeto are among the biggest draws.
