Flights to Puerto La Cruz
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Puerto La Cruz is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (BLA), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Antonio José de Sucre Airport (CUM, 61 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport | BLA | 13 km (8 mi) | 9,842 ft | 30 ft |
| Antonio José de Sucre Airport (regional) | CUM | 61 km (38 mi) | 10,171 ft | 14 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,842 ft, BLA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 30 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Puerto La Cruz
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto La Cruz to Bogotá | Colombia | 1,214 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Caracas | Venezuela | 248 km (154 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 1,079 km (670 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Medellín | Colombia | 1,282 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 765 km (475 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Valencia | Venezuela | 369 km (229 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 517 km (321 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 1,243 km (772 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Barranquilla | Colombia | 1,112 km (691 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 1,216 km (755 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Ciudad Guayana | Venezuela | 301 km (187 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Cartagena | Colombia | 1,188 km (738 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Cúcuta | Colombia | 902 km (560 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Santo Domingo Oeste | Dominican Republic | 1,087 km (676 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Santo Domingo Este | Dominican Republic | 1,077 km (669 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Soacha | Colombia | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Maturín | Venezuela | 167 km (104 mi) | about 58 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Bucaramanga | Colombia | 994 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Ibagué | Colombia | 1,331 km (827 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Carrefour | Haiti | 1,247 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Santa Marta | Colombia | 1,051 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Montería | Colombia | 1,244 km (773 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Guangzhou | China | 16,302 km (10,129 mi) | about 21 h 39 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Shenzhen | China | 16,370 km (10,172 mi) | about 21 h 44 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Lagos | Nigeria | 7,484 km (4,650 mi) | about 10 h 21 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 17,484 km (10,864 mi) | about 23 h 10 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Mumbai | India | 14,333 km (8,906 mi) | about 19 h 8 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Mexico City | Mexico | 3,839 km (2,385 mi) | about 5 h 40 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 15,369 km (9,550 mi) | about 20 h 27 min |
| Puerto La Cruz to Dongguan | China | 16,316 km (10,138 mi) | about 21 h 40 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Puerto La Cruz?
General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (BLA) is the closest large airport at 13 km (8 mi). The others, CUM, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BLA from Puerto La Cruz city centre?
13 km (8 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Puerto La Cruz on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.