Port of Spain to Caracas flights
Caracas lies 586 km (364 mi) west of Port of Spain, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 30 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Port of Spain | Caracas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Trinidad and Tobago | Venezuela |
| Population | 49,031 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 887 m (2,910 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Port_of_Spain) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | POS, 21 km out | CCS, 18 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Caracas
Crossing from Trinidad and Tobago into Venezuela: money changes from the Dollar to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); traffic switches to the right; the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Port of Spain
Port of Spain is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Piarco International Airport (POS), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB, 92 km).
Arriving in Caracas
Caracas is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | CCS | 18 km (11 mi) | 11,483 ft | 234 ft |
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Staying in Caracas
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Caracas. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (16), and 7 are five-star. Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 4,590 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Caracas from Port of Spain?
586 km (364 mi) in a straight line, west of Port of Spain.
How long does it take to get from Port of Spain to Caracas by air?
About 1 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Port of Spain and Caracas?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Port of Spain to Caracas flights?
Typically Piarco International Airport (POS) to Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS).
What currency do I need in Caracas?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Caracas?
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Caracas, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.