LATAM Resumes Bogotá–Caracas Flights on September 4, Reconnecting Colombia and Venezuela
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Bogotá Caracas flights are back: LATAM Airlines Colombia resumes the route between the Colombian and Venezuelan capitals on Friday, September 4, with three weekly frequencies, after Venezuelan authorities confirmed the reopening of Caracas’s Maiquetía International Airport.
Air connectivity between Colombia and Venezuela starts to normalize this week: LATAM is the first airline to put Bogotá–Caracas back on sale, with tickets available since August 29.
Key Facts
- Restart date. Friday, September 4, 2026 — the first Bogotá–Caracas flight since the June earthquakes forced the closure of Caracas’s Maiquetía airport.
- Schedule. Three weekly frequencies: Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. Departure from Bogotá at 7:35 a.m., return from Caracas at 11:50 a.m.
- Tickets. On sale since August 29 through LATAM’s website, app and travel agencies.
- Reduced capacity. Before the emergency, LATAM flew the route seven times a week; the restart begins with three and will scale up as airport restrictions ease.
- Check before you fly. LATAM asks passengers to verify their itinerary in the ‘My Trips’ section or the app before heading to the airport.
Bogotá Caracas Flights: What the Restart Looks Like
The route resumes with an adjusted operation: instead of the seven weekly frequencies LATAM Airlines Colombia maintained before the June 24 earthquakes, the airline will initially fly Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, departing Bogotá’s El Dorado airport at 7:35 a.m. and returning from Caracas at 11:50 a.m.
The restart was made possible by Venezuela’s confirmation that Maiquetía International Airport, which serves Caracas, resumes activities on September 1 — initially under operational restrictions that limit how quickly airlines can rebuild capacity.
Why the Route Matters for Travelers and Expats
Bogotá is one of the main connection hubs of South America, and the restored link gives passengers in Venezuela access to LATAM’s broader regional network through the Colombian capital.
LATAM Colombia CEO Erika Zarante called Venezuela ‘a relevant market for its dynamics and its connection potential with the rest of the region,’ adding that the reopening allows passengers to reach ‘one of the broadest and most robust networks in Latin America’ via Bogotá.
Venezuela’s Connectivity Is Rebuilding Step by Step
LATAM is part of a wider return: American Airlines resumes Miami–Caracas on September 3 with double-daily flights, GOL restarts São Paulo–Caracas on September 15, and United has announced a return for January 2027.
Even during the airport closure, LATAM kept serving Venezuela through the alternative airport of Barcelona and maintained cargo operations from the United States.
Practical Tips for the First Weeks
Book early: with only three frequencies a week, seats on the first flights are limited, and demand from families, businesses and the Venezuelan diaspora in Colombia is historically strong.
Because airport operations are still being ramped up, schedules can change — keep airline notifications active and arrive at El Dorado with extra time, especially for the early-morning departure.
Sources
IFM Noticias: LATAM reactivará vuelos Bogotá–Caracas · Noticias RCN: Reapertura de vuelos Bogotá–Caracas · Venevisión: LATAM reabre ruta Bogotá–Caracas
Frequently Asked Questions
When do Bogotá Caracas flights resume?
LATAM Airlines Colombia resumes the Bogotá–Caracas route on Friday, September 4, 2026, with flights on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays.
What time do the Bogotá–Caracas flights leave?
The flight departs Bogotá at 7:35 a.m. and the return leaves Caracas at 11:50 a.m.
Where can I buy tickets for Bogotá–Caracas?
Tickets have been on sale since August 29, 2026, on LATAM’s website, its app and through travel agencies.
Is Caracas airport fully open again?
Maiquetía International Airport resumes operations on September 1, 2026, but initially under operational restrictions; frequencies are expected to increase gradually.
Connected Coverage
Also returning to Venezuela: American Airlines restores double-daily Miami–Caracas flights on September 3, and GOL resumes São Paulo–Caracas on September 15.
Sources: IFM Noticias, Noticias RCN, Venevisión (reported August 29–31, 2026).
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