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Aviation connectivity between Colombia and Venezuela

Overview

Following the reopening of Maiquetía International Airport on September 1, which began using temporary terminals after earthquake damage, airlines have expanded service between Venezuela and Colombia.

On September 16, LATAM Airlines Colombia increased its Bogotá–Caracas–Bogotá service to daily flights. CEO Erika Zarante described the expansion as a step toward consolidating regional connectivity. Additionally, the airline Wingo resumed direct flights between Caracas and Medellín on September 7, operating three times weekly. Wingo Vice President of Commercial and Planning Jorge Jiménez identified Venezuela as a strategic market for the company’s international connectivity strategy.

By late September, Wingo expanded its presence by offering over 14,000 seats for the remainder of 2026 on its Caracas–Medellín route to support business and tourism. Furthermore, LATAM Airlines is evaluating the establishment of a Venezuelan subsidiary to manage domestic routes connecting cities including Caracas, Maracaibo, and Valencia.

Entities

Caracas · Afinia · Jorge Jiménez · Despegar · Medellín

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Colombia and Venezuela see shifts in aviation, energy, and tourism sectors

    Colombia and Venezuela see increased aviation connectivity via Wingo and potential Latam expansion, while officials discuss energy interconnection with Panama and address Afinia's financial crisis.

  2. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    LATAM Airlines increases Bogotá-Caracas flights to daily service

    LATAM Airlines Colombia is increasing its Bogotá–Caracas service to seven weekly flights, providing daily connectivity following the reopening of Maiquetía International Airport.

Sources

abceconomia.co · contrapunto.com · eje21.com.co · el-carabobeno.com · elclarinweb.com · elnorte.com.co · entornointeligente.com · espiganoticias.net · noticiaimpacto.com · nuevodia.com.ve · reporteconfidencial.info · revistamomentos.co · time.news · volavi.co

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