Transportation from City Center to El Alto International Airport
El Alto International Airport or La Paz Airport is the main airport of the capital city of Bolivia, La Paz, and its position at an altitude of 4 thousand 61 meters makes it the highest international airport in the world.
The most economical way to reach El Alto International Airport from the city center is to take the bus number 212. This bus leaves every 15 minutes. The bus, which departs from its stop around Plaza Isabel la Católica in the Sopocachi area between 06:00 and 21:00, first passes through Avenida 16 de Julio (July 16 Boulevard) and then arrives at the airport in approximately 45 minutes, passing through San Francisco square. You can pay the ticket price to the driver in cash.
Another economical option is the minibuses to the airport. These vehicles arrive at the airport in about 40 minutes, depending on the point you get on from the city. If you are carrying large suitcases, you may consider using another vehicle instead of the minibus. Be prepared to pay a fee for regular size suitcases as well. Dolmuses drop you off at their stops outside the airport terminal.
You have a plane to catch and if you don't want to stress at all, you can stop and take a taxi from the city center. Thus, you will arrive at the airport in 20 minutes instead of 40. If you want an even safer option, you can call a vehicle to your location using the Uber application, which is used frequently in many parts of the world. The amount you will pay and the journey time will be very close to the taxi. Uber and taxis will drop you off at specially designated drop-off points at the airport terminal building.
You can also reach El Alto Airport from La Paz city center with a private transfer that you can book from tourism agencies or websites in the city. Thus, you can make a comfortable door-to-door journey and easily catch your flight.