Flights resume between Dominican Republic and Venezuela after nearly two-year suspension

Commercial flights between the Dominican Republic and Venezuela resumed on Wednesday, marking the restoration of direct air connectivity between the two countries after nearly two years.

Venezuelan carrier Laser Airlines restarted operations, with a flight from Caracas landing and later departing from Las Américas International Airport, re-establishing a key route between both capitals as part of bilateral agreements.

The route will operate three times weekly — Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays — as the airline gradually rebuilds the air bridge between the two countries.

Flights between the Dominican Republic and Venezuela had been suspended since July 2024, when operations were halted amid diplomatic tensions, disrupting passenger travel, cargo movement and consular services.

Although the reactivation of flights had been authorised since February by the Civil Aviation Board under a bilateral agreement, operations only became effective with the arrival of the first flight, identified as QL 2968 in the airline’s schedule.

The resumption represents a significant step in restoring mobility, trade and connectivity between the two countries following the prolonged suspension.