Santiago de los Caballeros to Maracay flights
Maracay lies 1,076 km (668 mi) south of Santiago de los Caballeros, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 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.
| Santiago de los Caballeros | Maracay | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Venezuela |
| Population | 1.2 million | 464,700 |
| Elevation | 209 m (686 ft) | 553 m (1,814 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | STI, 10 km out | VLN, 38 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Maracay
Crossing from Dominican Republic into Venezuela: money changes from the Peso to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); 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 Santiago de los Caballeros
Santiago de los Caballeros is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cibao International Airport (STI), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,595 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP, 36 km).
Arriving in Maracay
Maracay is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturo Michelena International Airport | VLN | 38 km (24 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | CCS | 77 km (48 mi) | 11,483 ft | 234 ft |
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Staying in Maracay
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Common questions
How far is Maracay from Santiago de los Caballeros?
1,076 km (668 mi) in a straight line, south of Santiago de los Caballeros.
How long does it take to get from Santiago de los Caballeros to Maracay by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santiago de los Caballeros and Maracay?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santiago de los Caballeros to Maracay flights?
Typically Cibao International Airport (STI) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN); Maracay also has CCS.
What currency do I need in Maracay?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Maracay?
Our booking partner lists 10 places to stay in Maracay, 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.