Why go
- Island in Venezuela.
- Served by Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport (PMV).
History
Margarita Island is the largest island in the Venezuelan state of Nueva Esparta, situated off the north west coast of the country, in the Caribbean Sea. The capital city of Nueva Esparta, La Asunción, is located on the island.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 14 direct destinations
- Conviasa V0 (Embraer 190) · 11 routes: Barquisimeto, Caracas, El Vigía, Guayana, Manaus, Maracaibo, Maturin, Point Salines, Port-of-spain, Puerto Cabello, Santo Domingo
- Aero Lanka QL (D93) · 2 routes: Caracas, Valencia
- Aserca Airlines R7 (MD-80, DC9) · 2 routes: Caracas, Guayana
- Virgin Pacific VH (MD-80) · 2 routes: Caracas, Valencia
- Volotea Costa Rica 9V (732) · 2 routes: Barcelona, Caracas
- Cubana de Aviación CU (A58) · 1 route: Havana
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.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
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 Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport (PMV); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PMV has direct flights to 14 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Caracas, Guayana, Valencia, Barcelona, Barquisimeto…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Terminal Lanchas La Isleta-Coche, 13 km); routes include La Isleta - San Pedro de Coche, Punta de Piedras - San Pedro de Coche, Cubagua - Punta de Piedras.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Margarita Island (Isla Margarita). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.