Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Approximate taxi fare: 900 - 1200 VEF
La Chinita International Airport (MAR)
Approximate taxi fare: 185 VEF
The main airport to this country is Caracas' Simon Bolivar International Airport of Maiquetia (CCS), named after the Liberator of South America, Simon Bolivar. It is 15 miles north of the city on the Caribbean coast, which means groups staying at beach resorts need not go into the city. Direct service from North America departs from Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, New York City and Toronto, with Newark offered seasonally.