All Direct Transfer Routes From El Alto International Airport (LPB)
LPB
25 min
El Alto Airport (LPB) sits at 4,061m altitude above La Paz. For travelers with luggage adjusting to the altitude, an official radio taxi (*Taxi Aeropuerto*) takes 25-35 minutes for 60 - 80 BOB (~$9 - $12 USD) descending directly into central La Paz or Sopocachi. Adventurous travelers can take a 5-minute taxi to the Mi Teleférico cable car network (Línea Plateada / Morada) and glide down into downtown in 16 minutes for 3.00 - 6.00 BOB (~$0.50 - $0.90 USD) with spectacular Andean vistas.
Terminals & Station Layout
LPB features a main international/domestic terminal. Free coca tea (*mate de coca*) and emergency oxygen are available at medical kiosks for passengers adjusting to the thin air upon arrival.
Taxi Rules & Scams to Avoid
Take only official radio taxis (*Taxi Aeropuerto*) parked in the authorized lane outside terminal doors with company roof signs. Fares into downtown La Paz or Sopocachi are fixed at 60–80 BOB (~$9–$12 USD).
Late-Night Arrivals (After Midnight)
Due to extreme nighttime cold and high altitude, arrange your taxi or private transfer inside the terminal before stepping out into the mountain air.
STRESS-FREE DOOR-TO-DOOR OPTION
Prefer a Driver Waiting at La Paz (LPB) Arrivals?
Traveling with heavy suitcases, young children, or landing after midnight? Pre-book a fixed-price private airport transfer or express rail pass on Klook with instant confirmation and no meter haggling.
ARRIVAL CONNECTIVITY & RIDE-HAILING TIP
Need Mobile Data at the Terminal for InDrive / Uber & Maps?
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where InDrive / Uber pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.