Maracaibo
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MAR
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Flight Time
6~9 hours
The flight time to Maracaibo is approximately 6~9 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Maracaibo.
Maracaibo
Maracaibo is a city located in the North-West of Venezuela. Maracaibo is located on the coast of a strait between the Gulf of Venezuela and the massive, salt-water Lake Maracaibo. The weather in Maracaibo is some of the hottest in Venezuela, with a registered highest temperature of 41 degrees Centigrade. Culture in Maracaibo is rich, unique and indigenous. Maracaibo is the home to The Gaita, a type of Venezuelan folk music. Maracaibo has both low, historic, colourful, colonial buildings and high, glass and metal, modern skyscrapers.
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Travel FAQs
Q. What affects the price of a ticket to Maracaibo?
Many things can affect the price of an air ticket to a destination like Maracaibo. How popular tickets are to that destination affects the cost of an air ticket. Which airlines sell tickets a particular flight route also has an impact on the cost of the ticket. Costs such as airport taxes and fuel price also affect how much a ticket costs. Many things come together to determine the final cost of an air ticket to somewhere like Maracaibo.
Q. Is it safe to buy tickets to travel to Maracaibo?
Maracaibo is a fascinating destination worth visiting. However as Venezuela is currently (September 2017) going through a period of social unrest, many governments advise against all but essential travel to Maracaibo and Venezuela. Therefore if possible, delay your trip to Maracaibo until the situation in Venezuela stabilises.
Q. I need to cancel my ticket to Maracaibo due to health reasons. Will the cost of my ticket be refunded?
If you booked a flexible, refundable ticket to Maracaibo you should be able to cancel your ticket and get a refund or be able to move the date of your flight without incurring a charge. If you booked a non-refundable ticket to Maracaibo, if you are able to get a note from your medical practitioner you still might be able to get a refund for your ticket. It is advisable to contact your airline, as soon as you know you will need to cancel your ticket to Maracaibo.