GOL Sets September 15 Return for São Paulo–Caracas Flights After Venezuela Suspension
Key Facts
- Resumption date. September 15, 2026 — São Paulo/Guarulhos (GRU) to Caracas (CCS).
- Frequency. Three weekly flights: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, with a fourth weekly frequency planned by year-end.
- Schedule. G3 7230 departs Guarulhos at 5:15 p.m., landing in Caracas at 10:20 p.m.; G3 7231 returns at 11:20 p.m., arriving in São Paulo at 6:55 a.m. the next day.
- Aircraft. Boeing 737 MAX 8, with 176 seats.
- Why the pause. GOL suspended the route after the earthquakes that struck Venezuela; sales for the resumed flights are already open.
GOL Caracas flights are back on the schedule: the Brazilian airline will resume its São Paulo/Guarulhos–Caracas route on September 15, three times a week on Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, after suspending operations following the earthquakes that hit Venezuela.
Brazil’s direct air bridge to Venezuela is being rebuilt: GOL has set September 15 for the return of its Guarulhos–Caracas flights — and tickets are already in the booking system.
GOL Caracas Flights: The Return Schedule
GOL Caracas flights re-enter the airline’s booking system with a clear structure: G3 7230 leaves Guarulhos at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, touching down at Simón Bolívar International at 10:20 p.m. local time.
The return leg, G3 7231, departs Caracas at 11:20 p.m. and lands back in São Paulo at 6:55 a.m. — an overnight pattern designed for business travelers and connecting passengers alike.
Why the Route Was Suspended
GOL pulled out of Caracas after the earthquakes that battered Venezuela, joining a list of carriers that paused operations to the country amid the emergency.
The airline had only relaunched the route in 2025 — its first Caracas service since 2016 — making the September 15 return the second comeback for the link in just over a year.
What It Means for Brazilian–Venezuelan Travel
The resumed route restores the only nonstop Brazil–Venezuela link from São Paulo, critical for the large Venezuelan community in Brazil and for business ties between the two countries.
GOL is also studying a fourth weekly frequency before the end of the year, which would restore the full pre-suspension schedule.
A Wider Regional Reopening
The GOL move lands amid a broader normalization of Venezuela’s air links: other carriers have been restoring service to Caracas as the situation stabilizes.
For expats and nomads in São Paulo, Caracas becomes reachable again with a single evening flight — and onward Venezuelan connections via local carriers reopen with it.
Booking Notes
Tickets for the resumed GOL Caracas flights are already on sale at voegol.com.br and through regular channels — first seats after a relaunch usually price aggressively.
The overnight eastbound return arrives at Guarulhos early enough to connect to GOL’s full domestic morning bank, including Rio, Belo Horizonte and the Northeast.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do GOL Caracas flights resume?
On September 15, 2026, with three weekly frequencies — Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays — between São Paulo/Guarulhos and Caracas.
Why did GOL suspend flights to Venezuela?
The airline suspended the route after the earthquakes that struck Venezuela, pausing operations during the emergency; flights now return with tickets already on sale.
What aircraft will GOL fly to Caracas?
The Boeing 737 MAX 8, configured with 176 seats for international operations.
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Sources: AeroIn; GOL Linhas Aéreas.
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