Airport

VLV Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport

Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (VLV) serves Valera. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAVLV
ICAOSVVL
Non-stop1
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Elevation628 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport to Valera

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Distances

From VLV to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Mérida106 km112 min—
Barquisimeto157 km165 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Valera ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Volotea Costa Rica · Conviasa

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Valera shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport to the centre of Valera?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I use a ride app from Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport to Valera?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Caracas. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes