Avianca Resumes Daily Bogotá-Caracas Flights, Adds New Maracaibo Service as Venezuela Airlift Rebuilds

Venezuela’s aviation comeback is picking up again.

Avianca has resumed daily nonstop flights between Bogotá and Caracas and launched a new daily route between Bogotá and Maracaibo, expanding its Venezuela network as international air service to the country continues to rebuild.

The Caracas service resumed Sept. 1 following disruptions tied to the earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June. The Maracaibo route began Aug. 28, giving Avianca 3 Venezuelan gateways from Bogotá when combined with its existing daily flights to Valencia.

Altogether, Avianca says it will now offer more than 7,500 weekly seats between Colombia and Venezuela.

It’s the latest step in what has become a significant return of international airlift to Venezuela in 2026, with several major airlines either restoring routes they had suspended years ago or announcing entirely new service.

Avianca originally restored its Bogotá-Caracas route earlier this year, reconnecting the Venezuelan capital with one of Latin America’s biggest airline hubs.

The carrier subsequently added a second daily frequency on the route before the June earthquakes disrupted operations.

Now Caracas is back on Avianca’s regular schedule.

Three Venezuelan Cities From Bogotá

The renewed Caracas flights operate once daily in each direction.

Flights depart Bogotá at 11:20 p.m., arriving in Caracas at 2:25 a.m. The return leaves Caracas at 4 a.m., arriving in Bogotá at 5 a.m.

The new Maracaibo service is also daily, operated with Airbus A320 aircraft configured for 180 passengers.

Flights leave Bogotá at 3:05 p.m., arriving in Maracaibo at 5:40 p.m. The return flight departs Maracaibo at 7 p.m. and arrives in Bogotá at 7:25 p.m.

Caribbean Journal first reported Avianca’s plans for the new Maracaibo route in May, a move that expands international connectivity beyond Caracas and gives western Venezuela a new direct connection to Avianca’s Bogotá hub.

Avianca is also continuing its daily Bogotá-Valencia service, which became particularly important following the earthquakes. The airline added emergency flights to Valencia in June as disruptions affected Venezuela’s principal international gateway serving Caracas.

Venezuela’s Air Network Is Coming Back

Avianca’s expansion is part of a much bigger aviation story developing around Venezuela this year.

After years of limited international connectivity, airlines have been moving back into the country at a pace not seen in years.

American Airlines restarted nonstop flights between Miami and Caracas on April 30, restoring direct commercial passenger service between the United States and Venezuela for the first time in 7 years. American had suspended Venezuela service in 2019 after more than 3 decades in the market.

United followed with its own return, bringing back daily nonstop service between Houston and Caracas after an absence dating back to 2017.

And another major US airline is preparing to enter Venezuela for the first time.

JetBlue has announced plans for daily nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale and Caracas, which would add another major South Florida connection to the Venezuelan capital.

Taken together, the routes represent a dramatic rebuilding of Venezuela’s international aviation network in a relatively short period.

Bogotá is particularly important in that picture because of Avianca’s onward connectivity. Travelers flying from Venezuela can connect through the Colombian capital to destinations across the Caribbean, Latin America, the United States and Europe.

More Than 7,500 Weekly Seats

With Caracas, Maracaibo and Valencia operating daily, Avianca says its Colombia-Venezuela network will provide more than 7,500 seats each week.

All 3 routes are being operated with Airbus A320 aircraft with 180 seats.

The expansion also follows Avianca’s substantial humanitarian operation after the June 24 earthquakes. The airline says Avianca Cargo transported nearly 150 tons of humanitarian aid into Venezuela.

Through its Miles Bank program, the carrier also helped transport more than 134 doctors and rescue personnel representing 14 partner organizations. LifeMiles members donated more than 18 million miles to the effort, according to the company, with Avianca matching the contributions.

For Venezuela, the significance extends beyond any single route. In less than a year, Caracas has regained nonstop links from major US gateways, Avianca has rebuilt and expanded its Colombian network, and Maracaibo is gaining another daily international connection.

The Sept. 1 return of Bogotá-Caracas service adds another piece to an airlift recovery that is rapidly changing how travelers can reach Venezuela.