# Expansion of Venezuelan aviation services

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/expansion-of-venezuelan-aviation-services
> Updated: 2026-09-08T16:05:41.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Venezuelan aviation services are undergoing a period of expansion and recovery for both domestic and international routes. Domestic carrier Aeropostal has launched new commercial operations connecting Maracaibo with Caracas and Porlamar to support tourism and commerce.

State-owned airline Conviasa has resumed flights to 19 strategic destinations, including domestic cities like Barcelona and Barquisimeto, as well as international locations such as Havana, Saint Lucia, and Mexico. This follows a two-month suspension caused by seismic activity in June.

As of September 2026, Simón Bolívar International Airport has partially resumed commercial operations following damage from twin earthquakes on June 24. The airport is currently utilizing temporary modular terminals to facilitate travel, with a capacity of approximately 2,168 passengers per day. Travelers using these facilities face modified procedures, including bus transfers between aircraft and the terminal, and navigating logistics tents equipped with air conditioning and medical services.

Transport Minister Francisco Garcés reported that aviation operations have reached 49% for domestic flights and 46% for international flights. Authorities aim to increase operations to 40% in the coming months, with a target to reach 60% of previous capacity by late 2026 or early 2027.

International connectivity is also increasing, with Copa Airlines scheduled to expand its frequency between Panama City and Caracas to two daily flights starting September 15, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Copa Airlines to increase Panama-Venezuela flight frequency

Copa Airlines is increasing daily flights between Panama and Venezuela to two frequencies per day starting September 15, 2026, as international operations gradually resume in Maiquetía.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copa-airlines-to-increase-panama-venezuela-flight-frequency

### 2026-09-08: Simón Bolívar International Airport resumes partial operations in Venezuela

Venezuela's Simón Bolívar International Airport has partially reopened using temporary terminals following devastating earthquakes, restoring nearly 50% of domestic and international flight operations.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-airlines-expand-domestic-and-international-flight-routes

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