{ "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": "A nonstop flight from Caracas (CCS) to Madrid (MAD) typically takes about 8 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours. With one stop, depending on the connection city, total travel time often ranges from 12 to 14 hours. The return flight from Madrid to Caracas is usually slightly shorter, around 8 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 40 minutes nonstop." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Caracas to Madrid?", "answer": "Yes, there are nonstop flights from Caracas to Madrid, with five airlines offering a combined 32 weekly departures. Iberia flies the most frequently — 15 times a week on Monday through Friday and Sunday — while Air Europa operates 10 flights on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Laser Airlines (Mon/Wed/Fri), Plus Ultra (Tue/Thu/Sun), and Estelar (Fri only) round out the nonstop service, so flights are available every day of the week.", "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. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized 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). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Caracas to Madrid?", "answer": "Yes. Venezuelan citizens require a Schengen visa to enter Spain for short stays. Spanish citizens do not need a visa to visit Venezuela for tourism, but must hold a valid passport. Other nationalities should check specific requirements." }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Madrid?", "answer": "Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) connects to the city center by Metro Line 8 (fast, frequent, about €5), Cercanías commuter rail (lines C-1 and C-10, slightly quicker to Atocha or Chamartín), 24-hour EMT express bus (line 203 to Atocha, around €5), official taxis (flat fare €30 to the central district, most-used for door-to-door convenience), and ride-share services like Uber and Cabify. Car rental desks from major companies are also available in all terminals. The Metro is the most popular public transit choice, while taxis are the most-used overall for direct, hassle-free transfers.", "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, red‑eye flights are available nonstop from Caracas to Madrid. Laser Airlines (QL) operates three weekly overnight departures on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 20:01 (8:01 PM). The flight arrives in Madrid the next morning.", "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": "Iberia, Air Europa, Laser Airlines, Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, and Estelar Latinoamérica all fly non‑stop from Caracas to Madrid. Iberia operates the most flights at about 15 per week, with a median fare around $1,488, while Air Europa runs roughly 10 weekly flights at a median of $1,463. Plus Ultra offers a lower‑cost option at about $1,175, and Laser and Estelar each fly a few times per week.", "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 layover cities include Bogotá, Panama City, Lisbon, and Barcelona. Bogotá and Panama City offer broad Americas connections and often competitive fares. Lisbon and Barcelona provide efficient transfers within Europe and visa‑free transit for many nationalities, helping keep total travel time reasonable." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Caracas to Madrid?", "answer": "On‑time performance is moderate due to operational challenges in Caracas. Morning flights on carriers like Iberia and Plus Ultra tend to be more punctual." }, "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 passport valid for at least three months beyond your stay, a required Schengen visa or ETIAS authorization if applicable, 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 only one commercial airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas, located about 12 km northeast of the city centre. It serves as the primary hub for Iberia and a focus city for Air Europa and Ryanair, handling all international and domestic flights to Madrid." }, "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. Public buses and shared shuttle vans also run to the airport, offering a cheaper alternative but with longer travel times and less comfort. Driving yourself is possible, though parking at the airport can be limited and traffic on the highway is often heavy. There is no direct rail link from the city center.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://airlinesairportdesk.com/delta-airlines/what-terminal-is-delta-airlines-at-ccs/", "title": "What Terminal is Delta Airlines at CCS? 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There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods inside the terminals, but nearby hotels like the ibis Madrid Aeropuerto Barajas and Novotel Madrid Campo de las Naciones provide shuttle connections and are just minutes away by car.", "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" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport?", "answer": "Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) offers currency exchange offices in Terminals 1, 2, 3, 4, and 4S, both landside and airside. Prayer rooms and chapels are available in Terminal 4 (an ecumenical chapel) and Terminal 4S (a multi‑faith room), with additional Catholic chapels in Terminals 1 and 2. Free, unlimited Wi‑Fi is provided throughout all terminals; simply connect to the “AIRPORT FREE WIFI AENA” network.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madrid%E2%80%93Barajas%20Airport", "title": "Madrid–Barajas Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T21:26:07Z" }, { "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": "http://www.aena.es/en/madrid-barajas-adolfo-suarez/airport-services/shops-and-restaurants/madrid-duty-free.html&t=t2", "title": "Madrid Duty Free | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/?diff=178292758", "title": "Madrid–Barajas Airport: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2007-12-16T14:38:20Z" }, { "url": "http://www.aena.es/en/madrid-barajas-adolfo-suarez/airport-services/shops-and-restaurants/madrid-arrivalshop.html&t=t2", "title": "El Mercado Madrid Duty Free | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Caracas to Madrid?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Caracas to Madrid are most commonly operated with the Airbus A330-200, which appears on Iberia's daily-ish service. Several other carriers — Air Europa, LASER Airlines, Plus Ultra, and Estelar — also fly the route nonstop, and while the A330-200 is the only type explicitly listed in the schedule data, the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline; widebody Airbus equipment is typical across the board. Onboard, Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these long‑haul transatlantic flights.", "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. 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_aircraft", "route_airlines" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Caracas to Madrid?", "answer": "Nonstop service from Caracas to Madrid is operated by Iberia (oneworld) and Air Europa (SkyTeam), alongside three unaligned carriers: LASER Airlines, Plus Ultra, and Estelar Latinoamérica. Star Alliance has no nonstop presence on this route, though it may be reachable 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.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Caracas?", "answer": "Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas has two independent lounges available to departing passengers: the Italviajes Salon VIP and the Executive Lounge. Both are located in the terminal and operate from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Access is typically granted through Priority Pass membership, premium credit card programs, or by purchasing a day pass, though specific airline business-class or elite-status eligibility is not confirmed. The Italviajes Salon VIP is rated slightly higher for comfort, while both offer standard amenities such as snacks, drinks, and seating away from the gate area.", "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? 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Premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Caracas to Madrid?", "answer": "Caracas to Madrid flights typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is available on select airlines, while First class is uncommon." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the operating carrier and fare class, with flexible and premium cabin tickets offering the best chance for same‑day changes or standby." } } } }