LPBUpdated March 25, 2024

La Paz airport

La Paz · Bolivia

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La Paz airport (LPB)
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LPB · Overview
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Passengers 2023
5.6 million
From the city
14 km

About the airport

La Paz airport (LPB)
Photo: EEJCC, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

El Alto International Airport, opened on June 18, 1965, serves the Bolivian capital of La Paz and is one of the most important in the country, as well as being the highest international airport in the world. It concentrates most of the domestic flights and operates international destinations in South America.

Official Website: naabol.gob.bo

Number of Terminals - 1 - Open 24 hours a day.

Annual passenger traffic: 5.6 million passengers went through it in 2023.

Tel: +591 2 21 57 300 - FACEBOOK

There is an information counter in the main hall and tourist information offices in the Arrivals Hall.

Location

The airport is located in the city of El Alto, 14 km (8.5 miles) southwest of La Paz.

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Airlines and terminals Avianca Boliviana de Aviación EcoJet LATAM Full guide → Getting to and from LPB Uber vehicles available at El Alto Airport. Pick-up points may vary without prior notice, so it is recommended to follow the directions directly in the app… Full guide → Car rental Car rental companies are located outside the Arrivals Hall. Europcar (Tel +591 2 282 1817 - Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and… Full guide → Services and VIP lounges The airport has ATMs, currency exchange (9:00 am to 6:00 pm), power outlets for electrical devices and free Wi-Fi access. There is a restaurant in the… Full guide → Hotels and overnight stay Sleepbox Onkel Inn cabins are available in the central hall of the airport. Several options can be found in the city center and transfers can be… Full guide → Frequently asked questions Remember to contact your airline before departure to verify the requirements and documentation necessary for travel. Full guide →

Parking

Two parking areas are available on the premises. Rates

Uncovered Parking - Located outside the terminal, free of charge and available for short stays.
Covered Parking - For long stays, located in the west wing, with 24-hour security.

Special assistance

Ramps and adapted toilets are available. Minors between 5 and 12 years old traveling alone will be supervised by airline personnel. Passengers requiring wheelchairs must request them at their airline's counter.

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