Flying from Lima Airport (LIM) to Caracas Airport (CCS): what you need to know
Caracas is one hour ahead of Lima and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your LIM to CCS flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lima Airport to Caracas Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LIM and CCS include:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Handy information about Lima Airport (LIM)
Lima Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from LIM reach their destination without delay.
Lima Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Lima. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near LIM? If you're boarding an early flight from Lima Airport to Caracas Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Caracas Airport (CCS)
If you have a late Lima Airport to Caracas Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near CCS:
Travel at your own pace with a Caracas Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Street Rent a Car, Aco Rent a Car or Hertz and chase adventure across Caracas and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Caracas Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Caracas Airport (CCS)
The quietest month for a flight from Lima Airport to Caracas Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Caracas based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Lima Airport to Caracas Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Caracas, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIM to CCS in February. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Venezuela
You've visited Caracas, now it's time to discover other parts of Venezuela. Journey about 80 kilometres west to Maracay to tick off its popular sights. From Church of Our Lady of the Assumption to Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Maracay and Museo Aeronatico Fuerza Aerea Venezolana, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in Venezuela, consider Valencia, about 129 kilometres west of Caracas. Plaza Bolivar, San Diego Botanical Garden and Municipal Serrania el Indio Park are the start of reasons to visit.