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Turkish Airlines (THY) has suspended its flights to Venezuela for four days following a U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notice warning of increased military activity and security risks in the country’s airspace.
The decision comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas, marked by sharp exchanges between officials from both nations.
The FAA issued a NOTAM covering Venezuela’s Maiquetia Flight Information Region, advising airlines of heightened security concerns linked to “increased military activity.”
The warning has prompted several international carriers to reassess their operations to the region.
THY confirmed that its Caracas flights scheduled for Nov. 24–28, 2025, have been canceled. The affected flights include TK183 on Nov. 24, TK195 on Nov. 25 and 27, and TK223/224 on Nov. 26 and 28.
The airline said flights from Istanbul to Havana will continue as scheduled.
Passengers affected by the Caracas cancellations will be rerouted via Bogota, Panama, Cancun, Mexico City or Havana.
Other major carriers, including LATAM, TAP, Iberia, Avianca, GOL and Caribbean Airlines, have also suspended flights to Venezuela following the FAA notice.
The airspace warning follows harsh remarks by Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez, who accused the U.S. of issuing threats against Venezuela and described it as “one of the most destructive empires in human history.”
Lopez said Caracas would respond “with its head held high.”
The FAA’s latest action adds another layer to the escalating tensions between the two countries, now directly impacting international flight operations.
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