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LPB El Alto International Airport

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El Alto International Airport (LPB) serves La Paz, about 5 km west of La Paz. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATALPB
ICAOSLLP
ServesLa Paz
From centre5 km
Non-stop16
Airlines9
TimezoneAmerica/La Paz
Elevation4071 m

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The airport in numbers

El Alto International Airport — facts & history

We pulled El Alto International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 950,000 passengers in 2008.

Opened
1965
61 years ago
Passengers / year
950,000
as of 2008
Elevation
13325 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Abertis

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from El Alto International Airport to La Paz

The airport is about 5 km west of La Paz, about 14 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~14 minmetered
Private transfer~14 minfixed upfront
Car rental~14 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from El Alto International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in La Paz ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from El Alto International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 16 destinations, operated by 9 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Amaszonas · Astrakhan Airlines · Southern Winds Airlines · LAN Airlines · Avianca · Sky Airline · American Airlines · AeroMéxico · US Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at El Alto International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near El Alto International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in La Paz shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from El Alto International Airport to the centre of La Paz?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 5 km west of La Paz, about 14 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from El Alto International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from El Alto International Airport to La Paz?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from El Alto International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from El Alto International Airport?
About 16 destinations, including Santa Cruz, Lima, Cochabamba, Tarija. 9 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is El Alto International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on El Alto International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at El Alto International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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