{ "response": { "Key": "CCS-MAD", "orig": { "code": "CCS", "type": "airport", "city": "Caracas", "fullCity": "Caracas, Venezuela", "airport": "Simón Bolívar Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "MAD", "type": "airport", "city": "Madrid", "fullCity": "Madrid, Spain", "airport": "Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Caracas to Madrid?", "answer": "The flight from Caracas to Madrid is about 4,350 miles. Nonstop, the outbound leg typically takes 8 hours and 35 minutes, while the return from Madrid to Caracas takes roughly 9 hours and 25 minutes — about 50 minutes longer, a difference driven by prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Caracas to Madrid?", "answer": "Yes, non‑stop flights from Caracas to Madrid are available. Iberia operates 15 weekly flights Monday through Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (no Saturday service), with typical fares around $1,412. Air Europa adds 10 weekly flights on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with median fares near $1,545, while several smaller carriers also offer limited non‑stop service.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Madrid?", "answer": "From Madrid-Barajas Airport, the fastest way to the city center is the Cercanías commuter train (lines C-1 and C-10), which reaches Atocha in about 25 minutes. Metro line 8 is also widely used, connecting to the Nuevos Ministerios hub in roughly 20–25 minutes. Taxis and ride-share services like Uber are readily available, with a flat fare of €30 to central Madrid. Several car rental agencies operate at the airport, but driving and parking in the city can be challenging. The train and metro are the most popular and efficient options for most travelers.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip/en/aeropuertos/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/servicios-asistencia-pasajaros/meet-and-assist", "title": "Assistance services at Madrid Barajas Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip/en/aeropuertos/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/acceso-prioritario-fast-track", "title": "Preferential access at Adolfo Suarez Airport - Fast Track - Aena VIP Services", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madrid%E2%80%93Barajas%20Airport", "title": "Madrid–Barajas Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T21:26:07Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolfo_Suárez_Stadium", "title": "Adolfo Suárez Stadium", "time_published": "2026-01-20T00:40:19Z" }, { "url": "http://www.aena.es/en/madrid-barajas-adolfo-suarez/airport-services/shops-and-restaurants/sunglass-hut.html&p=1575047980206&t=t2", "title": "Sunglass Hut | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Caracas to Madrid?", "answer": "Yes, overnight red-eye flights are available from Caracas to Madrid. Laser Airlines (QL) operates three weekly nonstop red-eyes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, departing at 8:01 PM CCS. Since this is a long transatlantic flight, it arrives the next morning in Madrid.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Caracas to Madrid?", "answer": "Non‑stop service from Caracas to Madrid is operated by Iberia, Air Europa, LASER Airlines, Plus Ultra, and Estelar. Iberia flies the most, offering up to 15 weekly departures with a median fare around $1,412, while Air Europa provides 10 weekly flights at a median of about $1,545. Plus Ultra serves the route three times a week with fares near $975, and LASER Airlines and Estelar also offer three and one weekly flights respectively, though their typical fares are not published.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Caracas and Madrid?", "answer": "Common layovers include Bogotá, Lisbon and Panama City. Bogotá offers broad connections via Avianca and is on a direct routing. Lisbon and Panama City provide efficient transfers and visa‑free transit for many nationalities, keeping total travel time competitive." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Madrid?", "answer": "April to June and September to October offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than summer." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Caracas to Madrid?", "answer": "Bring a valid passport, ensure it meets Spain's entry validity requirements, and check if you need a Schengen visa or ETIAS travel authorization. Have proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Madrid?", "answer": "Madrid has one main airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid‑Barajas, which handles all commercial flights to the city." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Simón Bolívar Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Caracas, the fastest and most popular way to reach Simón Bolívar International Airport is by taxi or ride‑share, taking about 30–40 minutes via the Caracas–La Guaira highway. Official airport taxis are available and generally considered safer than hailing a street taxi, though they are more expensive than public buses. Public buses do run from central Caracas to Maiquetía and are the cheapest option, but they can be slow and crowded. Driving yourself is possible, with parking at the airport, but traffic on the highway can be heavy and road conditions variable.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://airlinesairportdesk.com/delta-airlines/what-terminal-is-delta-airlines-at-ccs/", "title": "What Terminal is Delta Airlines at CCS? Simon Bolivar Airport", "time_published": "2024-10-08T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://airlinesairportdesk.com/turkish-airlines/what-terminal-is-turkish-airlines-at-ccs/", "title": "What Terminal is Turkish Airlines at CCS? Simón Bolívar Airport", "time_published": "2024-09-20T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sim%C3%B3n_Bol%C3%ADvar_International_Airport_(Venezuela)", "title": "Simón Bolívar International Airport (Venezuela)", "time_published": "2026-04-19T17:47:32Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Venezuela", "title": "Transport in Venezuela", "time_published": "2026-01-02T18:54:05Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simón_Bolívar_International_Airport_(Venezuela)", "title": "Simón Bolívar International Airport (Venezuela)", "time_published": "2026-07-05T23:20:07Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Madrid airport?", "answer": "Madrid Airport (MAD) has Air Rooms in Terminal 4, landside, offering private rooms for overnight stays or blocks of a few hours during the day. There are also several nearby hotels like the ibis Madrid Aeropuerto Barajas and Novotel Madrid Campo de las Naciones, which are a short drive or shuttle ride from the terminals. No capsule hotels or sleeping pods are available, but the airport does have some padded reclining chairs in Terminal 4S for resting.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://all.accor.com/a/en/destination/place/hotels-adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas-airport-ci266.html", "title": "Hotels near Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid: book with all.accor.com", "time_published": "2026-04-21T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/madrid-barajas-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Madrid-Barajas Airport Guide (MAD) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:28Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/europe/spain/community-of-madrid/madrid/activities/private_shuttle_transfer_from_city_centre_to_airport-X54GOE?property=MADCO", "title": "Private Shuttle Transfer from City Centre to Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-28T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip/en/aeropuertos/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/servicios-asistencia-pasajaros/meet-and-assist", "title": "Assistance services at Madrid Barajas Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/sleep-guide/sleeping-in-madrid-barajas-airport.htm", "title": "Sleeping in Madrid Barajas Airport", "time_published": "2024-09-12T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://all.accor.com/gb/place/hotels-adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas-airport-ci266-v2418.shtml", "title": "Hotels near Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid: book with all.accor.com", "time_published": "2024-09-25T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Caracas to Madrid?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Caracas and Madrid, so all flights connect. The most common aircraft on the long transatlantic leg is the Boeing 787-9, typically connecting through Panama City (PTY) on Air Europa, with the short feeder leg usually operated by a Boeing 737-800 on Copa Airlines. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but widebody twinjets like the 787 dominate the long-haul portion of this route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Caracas to Madrid?", "answer": "Iberia (oneworld) and Air Europa (SkyTeam) are the alliance carriers flying nonstop from Caracas to Madrid. Laser Airlines, Plus Ultra, and Estelar Latinoamérica also operate the route but belong to no global alliance; other alliances may serve it via connections.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "route_options" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Caracas?", "answer": "At Caracas Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), the two main lounges are the Italviajes Salón VIP and the Executive Lounge, both operating from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. These are independent lounges accessible through programs like Priority Pass, with day pass options typically available. The Italviajes Salón VIP offers a quieter atmosphere and standard amenities, while the Executive Lounge provides basic comfort. Airline-branded lounges, such as those for Delta or Turkish Airlines, are not currently confirmed at CCS, so these two are your best bets before a flight to Madrid.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/venezuela/caracas-simon-bolivar-intl", "title": "Simón Bolívar International Airport CCS Lounges - CCS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/venezuela/caracas-simon-bolivar-intl", "title": "Simón Bolívar International Airport CCS Lounges - CCS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://airlinesairportdesk.com/delta-airlines/what-terminal-is-delta-airlines-at-ccs/", "title": "What Terminal is Delta Airlines at CCS? Simon Bolivar Airport", "time_published": "2024-10-08T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.lufthansa.com/lhg/de/en/dest/cy/caracas", "title": "Flight to Caracas (CCS) | Lufthansa", "time_published": "2023-11-10T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://airlinesairportdesk.com/turkish-airlines/what-terminal-is-turkish-airlines-at-ccs/", "title": "What Terminal is Turkish Airlines at CCS? Simón Bolívar Airport", "time_published": "2024-09-20T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Caracas to Madrid?", "answer": "Baggage policies vary by airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are usually the most restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy fares typically include one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Caracas to Madrid?", "answer": "Flights from Caracas to Madrid typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is available on select airlines." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by carrier and fare type; flexible, business, and first‑class tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive economy fares typically do not." } } } }