Temporary flight resumption to Venezuela
As a result of the situation caused by the earthquake and the operational restrictions arising from it, flights to and from Caracas remain cancelled until 26 August.
To continue offering you a travel alternative, we have temporarily adapted our operation to fly to Arturo Michelana International Airport in Valencia (VLN), instead of Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas (CCS).
When will it be available?
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This route will operate from 26 July to 26 August 2026.
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Frequency: 2 weekly flights, Thursday and Sunday.
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Tickets are now on sale through all our usual channels.
What differences are there in onboard service and at the airport?
This special operation will be available only for a limited period and will be carried out with an aircraft operated by a specialised provider, ensuring the highest safety and operational standards.
Due to the exceptional characteristics of this journey, please note the following conditions for the Valencia route (VLN) to Madrid (MAD):
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On board service: A reduced meal service will be offered and special meal requests will not be available.
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At the airport: you must arrive at Valencia airport 5 hours before departure.
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Mobility and accessibility: Embarkation and disembarkation in Valencia (VLN) will be carried out exclusively by stairs. For technical reasons, it is not possible to offer the assistance service for PRM (people with reduced mobility) who require help boarding or leaving the aircraft.
Please take these special conditions into account before confirming your booking and when planning your trip.
Are all passengers with cancelled flights being rebooked on these flights?
Where possible, customers with affected flights between 26 July and 26 August have been automatically rebooked onto this route.
Next steps:
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Check your email or go directly to Manage bookings to see the details of your new flight or request a refund if the assigned option does not suit you.
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If you still do not have an alternative assigned, you can manage it yourself by selecting one of the following options from Manage bookings:
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Select the option to fly to or from Valencia, Venezuela (VLN), between July 26 and August 26.
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Change the travel date to fly until September 30, 2026..
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Change your route to alternative airports: Panama City (PTY) or Bogota (BOG).
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Request a refund for your ticket.
If you are in Venezuela and need to contact us, we have enabled the following free Customer Service number +58 8003645645.
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Before going to the airport
Please check the Flight status before going to the airport.
We regret any inconvenience that this circumstance beyond Iberia’s control may cause you and we particularly appreciate your understanding.
