Why go
- Municipality of Colombia in North Santander.
- Served by Tibú Airport (TIB).
History
Cúcuta, officially San José de Cúcuta, is a Colombian municipality, capital of the department of Norte de Santander and nucleus of the Metropolitan Area of Cúcuta. The city is located in the homonymous valley, beneath the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes, on the border with Venezuela.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (318, A319, A320) · 2 routes: Bogota, Rio Negro
- Copa Airlines CM (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Panama City*
- LAN Airlines LA (A320) · 1 route: Bogota*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Conviasa V0 (Embraer 190) · 2 routes: Caracas, Porlamar
- Aero Lanka QL (D93) · 1 route: Caracas
- Aserca Airlines R7 (MD-80, DC9) · 1 route: Caracas
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Conviasa V0 (CRJ) · 1 route: Caracas
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Conviasa V0 (CRJ) · 1 route: Caracas
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tibú Airport (TIB); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: STD has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Caracas, Porlamar).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cucuta, Colombia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.