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SRZ El Trompillo Airport

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El Trompillo Airport (SRZ) serves Santa Cruz de la Sierra, about 3 km south of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. 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.

IATASRZ
ICAOSLET
ServesSanta Cruz de la Sierra
From centre3 km
Non-stop4
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/La Paz
Elevation418 m

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Airport to city

Getting from El Trompillo Airport to Santa Cruz de la Sierra

The airport is about 3 km south of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, about 10 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~10 minmetered
Private transfer~10 minfixed upfront
Car rental~10 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from El Trompillo 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 Santa Cruz ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from El Trompillo Airport

Non-stop flights to about 4 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Southern Winds Airlines · Amaszonas

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at El Trompillo 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 Trompillo Airport

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

Rates in Santa Cruz shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from El Trompillo Airport to the centre of Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
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 3 km south of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, about 10 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from El Trompillo 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 Trompillo Airport to Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
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 Trompillo 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 Trompillo Airport?
About 4 destinations, including Trinidad, Yacuiba, Oruro, La Paz. 2 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 Trompillo 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 Trompillo Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at El Trompillo 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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