Transportation from Santiago City Center to Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
The easiest way to reach your flight at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport from Santiago on time is to take a taxi. You can call a taxi from anywhere in the city by raising your hand, by phone or via the application. In addition to the classic, metered taxis you can take, Uber and Cabify also stand out as a reliable and fast service.
Although the shuttles that run from the airport to the airport will take you from your hotel to the airport, it is a risky option because it is not clear how much they will travel. Still, it's an economical mode of transportation that can be used if you have a long time to your flight.
Centropuerto bus company, which departs from Los Héroes Metro Station, organizes flights to Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport every 20 minutes between 06.00 in the morning and 22.30 in the evening every day of the week. If you are near one of the main metro stations where the bus stops, you can use this service with peace of mind.
Transportation from El Alto International Airport to the City Center
Although its official name is El Alto International Airport, it is also known as La Paz Airport. The main airport of the city of La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. It is accepted as the highest international airport in the world with its 4 thousand 61 meters high position.
The most economical way to reach the city center from El Alto International Airport is to use the bus number 212. This bus departs from the stop just outside the arrivals floor every 15 minutes between 06:00 and 21:00. You can pay the ticket price directly to the driver.
The bus passes through San Francisco square and heads towards Avenida 16 de Julio (July 16 Boulevard), then arrives at its final stop, Plaza Isabel la Católica in the Sopocachi district. Sopocachi and its surroundings are a very pleasant area within walking distance of many of the downtown accommodation.
Another economical option is the city minibuses departing from the airport. It is useful to know that these minibuses can charge both you and your luggage. If you are going to use the minibus, you should be willing to wait as these vehicles do not depart without a certain number of passengers. The journey time takes about 40 minutes. In order to find the minibuses, you must go out from the floor and find the man holding the sign that says "Aeropuerto", that is, the airport.
If you are looking for a more comfortable option than public transportation or minibus, you can use the taxis you can find at the airport 24/7. Thus, the journey time is reduced by about half and takes around 20 minutes. As a safer option, you can also use the Uber application, which is frequently used in the city of La Paz. You can meet your driver in the special area reserved for Uber cars and start your journey. Price and travel time will be close by taxi.
In addition to all these, you can make the most comfortable journey with a transfer you can book from El Alto Airport to La Paz city center. You can arrange this transfer from your hotel or book it from professional websites such as Tripadvisor or Get Your Guide even before you arrive in Bolivia.