Plus Ultra restores Madrid–Caracas flights beginning March 3, 2026, and will add a weekly Tenerife–Caracas service from April 1 as it rebuilds links between Spain and Venezuela.
Summary: Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas will restart Madrid–Caracas flights from March 3, 2026, initially twice weekly, then increase to three weekly from April 1 and four weekly from July 1; a weekly Tenerife–Caracas service begins April 1, 2026.
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas will resume scheduled Madrid–Caracas flights on March 3, 2026, re-establishing a direct connection that had been suspended amid regulatory and airspace safety concerns. The carrier plans a phased expansion of frequencies through July 2026 to meet growing demand from Spain and the Canary Islands to Venezuela.
Service resumption schedule
The Madrid–Caracas route will restart as a twice-weekly service from March 3, 2026. Frequencies will rise to three flights per week from April 1 and move to four weekly services beginning July 1. These staged increases are meant to align capacity with seasonal travel patterns and passenger demand.
- From March 3, 2026: Madrid–Caracas resumes twice weekly
- From April 1, 2026: Madrid–Caracas increases to three weekly
- From July 1, 2026: Madrid–Caracas increases to four weekly
- From April 1, 2026: Tenerife–Caracas weekly service begins
Routes and airports served
The Madrid service links Adolfo Suárez Madrid‑Barajas Airport (MAD) with Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) near Caracas. Direct flights on this sector typically take around nine hours. In addition to Madrid, Plus Ultra will operate a weekly Tenerife–Caracas service connecting Tenerife North Airport (TFN) with CCS beginning April 1.
Tenerife connection for Canary Islands travellers
The Tenerife–Caracas link will operate weekly, offering a direct option for residents and visitors in the Canary Islands. The route provides a convenient Caribbean-bound service for holidaymakers, expatriates and those with family ties between Tenerife and Venezuela.
Why services were suspended
Flights between Spain and Caracas were largely suspended after airspace safety advisories and regulatory issues prompted Spanish and other European carriers to halt operations. In 2025 several airlines, including Plus Ultra, Air Europa and Iberia, extended cancellations through the end of January 2026 while authorities and operators assessed the situation.
Implications for travel and tourism
Restoring these direct services is important for Venezuela’s inbound travel from Spain and the Canary Islands, regions with strong cultural and family links to Venezuela. Increased frequencies will improve scheduling flexibility for leisure visitors, business travellers and people visiting relatives, while also supporting tourism to destinations reachable from Caracas such as Los Roques, Margarita Island and nearby national parks.
For airlines and the wider industry, the phased ramp-up signals a cautious but steady recovery of commercial air links after a period of constrained operations. It also offers the potential to rebuild passenger volumes and reconnect market demand across the Spain–Venezuela travel corridor.
What this means for travellers
Passengers planning trips to Venezuela can now consider direct itineraries from Madrid and, from April, Tenerife. Travelers should check schedules as frequencies increase through July, confirm any entry requirements for Venezuela, and monitor airline notices in case of operational changes.
Why this matters: The reinstated routes shorten travel times and simplify connections between Spain and Venezuela, restoring accessibility for tourism, business and family travel. For readers, the return of these flights means more direct options and greater flexibility when planning trips to Caracas and onward destinations in Venezuela.
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