Lexi Webster
Bolivia is a country in South America, bordering Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile. It is known for its Andean mountains, massive salt flats, Amazon rainforest, and llamas. Bolivia has 3 international airports and many more regional ones. In total, there are 1 large, 14 medium, and about 168 small airports in Bolivia. The three largest and main international airports are El Alto International Airport in La Paz, Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz, and Jorge Wilstermann International Airport in Cochabamba.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of international airports | 3 or 5 |
| Number of domestic airports with scheduled service on commercial airlines | 10 |
| Number of large airports | 1 |
| Number of medium airports | 14 |
| Number of small airports | 168 |
| Busiest airport | Viru Viru International Airport |
| Number of flights per week at Viru Viru International Airport | 246 |
| Airlines that operate most flights to Bolivia | American Airlines, Iberia, Air Europa, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, BoA, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Gol, Peruvian, Amaszonas |
What You'll Learn
Bolivia's 3 biggest airports
Bolivia has 3 international airports and 22 large airports in total. The three biggest airports in Bolivia are:
Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Viru Viru International Airport is Bolivia's largest airport, serving Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the country's biggest city. It handles 2-3 million passengers per year and is the hub for Bolivia's biggest airline, Boliviana de Aviación. The airport caters to domestic, regional, and international flights from Bolivia, North America, South America, and Europe. It is located about 20 km from the city centre of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
El Alto International Airport, La Paz
El Alto International Airport is located in El Alto, the second-largest city in Bolivia. It also serves La Paz, the third-largest city. The airport handles approximately 2-3 million passengers per year and serves as a hub for Línea Aérea Amaszonas and Boliviana de Aviación. El Alto International Airport is situated within the city of El Alto, providing easy access to public transportation. It is about 13 km from the La Paz city centre.
Jorge Wilstermann International Airport, Cochabamba
Jorge Wilstermann International Airport serves Cochabamba and handles around 2-3 million passengers annually. The airlines operating at the airport include Amaszonas, Boliviana de Aviación, and EcoJet. The airport primarily offers connections to the rest of South America. Cochabamba's downtown area is only about 3 km from the airport, making it easily accessible by taxi.
These three airports in Bolivia are operated by the state-owned agency Navegación Aérea y Aeropuertos Bolivianos (NAABOL).
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International airports
Bolivia has three international airports: El Alto International Airport in La Paz, Jorge Wilstermann International Airport in Cochabamba, and Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
El Alto International Airport is located in El Alto, the second-largest city in Bolivia, and also serves La Paz, the third-largest city. The airport handles approximately 2-3 million passengers per year and serves as a hub for Línea Aérea Amaszonas and Boliviana de Aviación. It is located within the city of El Alto, and La Paz city centre is approximately 13 km away. Other destinations near the airport include Achocalla, Viacha, and Laja.
Jorge Wilstermann International Airport, officially named after Bolivian aviator Jorge Wilstermann, serves Cochabamba. The airport handles around 2-3 million passengers annually, with Amaszonas, Boliviana de Aviación, and EcoJet operating flights. Cochabamba's downtown area is approximately 3 km from the airport, with other nearby destinations including Quillacollo, Sacaba, and Tiquipaya.
Viru Viru International Airport, serving Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia's largest city, handles 2-3 million passengers per year. It is a hub for Bolivia's biggest airline, Boliviana de Aviación, and offers flights to the rest of South America and Spain. The airport is located about 20 km from Santa Cruz's city centre, with other nearby destinations including Porongo, Montero, and El Torno. Viru Viru is Bolivia's busiest airport, with about 186 domestic and 60 international flights per week.
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Domestic airports
Bolivia has 10 domestic airports with scheduled services on commercial airlines. The country's three largest international airports are El Alto International Airport in La Paz, Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz, and Jorge Wilstermann International Airport in Cochabamba.
El Alto International Airport is located in El Alto, the second-largest city in Bolivia. It also serves La Paz, the third-largest city. The airport handles approximately 2-3 million passengers per year and serves as a hub for Línea Aérea Amaszonas and Boliviana de Aviación. La Paz is about 13 km from the airport, which can be easily reached by taxi service. Other destinations near the airport include Achocalla, Viacha and Laja.
Viru Viru International Airport, located about 20 km from the city centre of Santa Cruz, is the busiest airport in Bolivia, with about 186 domestic and 60 international flights per week. The airport serves as a hub for Bolivia's biggest airline, Boliviana de Aviación, and offers flights to the rest of South America, as well as to Spain. Travellers can get to the city of Santa Cruz by airport shuttle or taxi service. Other nearby destinations include Porongo, Montero and El Torno.
Jorge Wilstermann International Airport, which serves Cochabamba, handles around 2-3 million passengers annually. The airlines operating the airport include Amaszonas, Boliviana de Aviación and EcoJet, and they primarily offer connections to the rest of South America. The airport is only about 3 km from Cochabamba downtown, which can be reached by taxi. Other nearby destinations include Quillacollo, Sacaba and Tiquipaya.
The other domestic airports in Bolivia are:
- Puerto Suárez International Airport
- Guayaramerín Airport
- Rurrenabaque Airport
- Capitán Av. Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport
- El Trompillo Airport
- Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
- Teniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport
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Airports with commercial airline service
Bolivia has 3 international airports and many more regional ones. The three largest, and main international airports are:
El Alto International Airport
El Alto International Airport is located in El Alto, the second-largest city in Bolivia. It also serves La Paz, the third-largest city. The airport handles approximately 2-3 million passengers per year and serves as a hub for Línea Aérea Amaszonas and Boliviana de Aviación. The airport is located within the city of El Alto, so it is easy to get around by public transport. It is also located around 13 km from the La Paz city centre, which can be reached by taxi service. Other destinations near the airport include Achocalla, Viacha and Laja.
Viru Viru International Airport
Viru Viru International Airport is an airport serving Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the largest city in Bolivia. It handles 2-3 million passengers per year and serves as a hub for Bolivia’s biggest airlines, Boliviana de Aviación. The airport offers flights to the rest of South America, as well as to Spain. Santa Cruz Airport is located about 20 km from the city centre of Santa Cruz. Getting to the city can be done by airport shuttle or taxi service. Other nearby destinations include Porongo, Montero and El Torno.
Jorge Wilstermann International Airport
Jorge Wilstermann International Airport is an airport serving Cochabamba. The airport handles around 2-3 million passengers annually. The airlines operating the airport are Amaszonas, Boliviana de Aviación and EcoJet. The airport primarily offers connections to the rest of South America. The distance between the airport and Cochabamba downtown is only about 3 km, which can be easily reached by taxi. Among the other nearby destinations are Quillacollo, Sacaba and Tiquipaya.
In addition to the three main international airports, Bolivia has several other airports with commercial airline service, including:
- Puerto Suárez International Airport
- Juana Azurduy de Padilla International Airport
- Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport
- Guayaramerín Airport
- Rurrenabaque Airport
- Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport
- Santa Ana del Yacuma Airport
- El Trompillo Airport
- Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
- Teniente Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport
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Airports by location
Bolivia has 3 international airports and 10 domestic airports with scheduled services on commercial airlines. However, one source mentions that there are 5 international airports in the country. In addition, there are 14 medium and about 168 small airports in Bolivia.
La Paz
La Paz Airport, officially El Alto International Airport, is located in El Alto, the second-largest city in Bolivia. It also serves La Paz, the third-largest city. The airport is approximately 13 km from the La Paz city centre. El Alto International Airport handles 2-3 million passengers per year and serves as a hub for Línea Aérea Amaszonas and Boliviana de Aviación.
Cochabamba
The Jorge Wilstermann International Airport serves Cochabamba and is located about 3 km from the city's downtown. The airport handles around 2-3 million passengers annually. The airlines operating at the airport include Amaszonas, Boliviana de Aviación, and EcoJet.
Santa Cruz
Viru Viru International Airport, located about 20 km from the city centre of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, is the busiest airport in Bolivia. It handles about 186 domestic and 60 international flights per week, serving 2-3 million passengers per year. The airport is a hub for Bolivia's biggest airline, Boliviana de Aviación.
Santa Cruz also has a second airport, El Trompillo Airport, which is closer to the city centre.
Other locations
Other airports in Bolivia include:
- Puerto Suárez International Airport
- Juana Azurduy de Padilla International Airport in Sucre
- Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport in Tarija
- Capitán Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport in Riberalta
- Joya Andina Airport in Uyuni
- Teniente Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport in Trinidad
- Juan Mendoza Airport in Oruro
- Capitán Nicolas Rojas Airport in Potosí
- Capitán Av. Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport in San Borja
- Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport in Cobija
- San Ignacio de Velasco Airport
- San Jose de Chiquitos Airport
- San Joaquin Airport
- Rurrenabaque Airport
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Frequently asked questions
There are 185 airports in Bolivia. This includes 1 large, 14 medium, and about 168 small airports.
There are 3 international airports in Bolivia.
The three main international airports in Bolivia are:
- El Alto International Airport (La Paz)
- Viru Viru International Airport (Santa Cruz)
- Jorge Wilstermann International Airport (Cochabamba)
Yes, there are two additional international airports in Bolivia:
- Puerto Suárez International Airport
- Juana Azurduy de Padilla International Airport
Some of the domestic airports in Bolivia include:
- Rurrenabaque Airport
- El Trompillo Airport
- Juana Azurduy De Padilla Airport
- Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
