El Alto International Airport (LPB)
La Paz Airport Transfer Guide
El Alto International Airport is about 13 km from central La Paz. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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El Alto International Airport (LPB)
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El Alto International Airport (LPB) is about 13 km from central La Paz. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 13 km
- Cheapest way in
- Minibus
- Fastest
- Radio taxi — 25-35 min direct
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Where can your driver take you from LPB?
Transfers you can pre-book from La Paz airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
Other ways from LPB into La Paz
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus (colectivo) to La Paz Centro | 30-45 min | Ultra-budget |
| Radio taxi (from official rank) | 25-45 min | Direct + luggage |
| Uber / InDrive (limited) | 25-45 min | App-based when available |
| Mi Teleférico cable car (Roja Line + transfers) | 30-60 min | Iconic + scenic La Paz descent |
| Hotel transfers | 30-60 min | Groups + altitude-adjustment safety |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our La Paz airport transport guide.
Skip the taxi queue in La Paz
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in La Paz.
From landing to the door
How your La Paz pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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How far is El Alto International Airport from central La Paz?+
El Alto International Airport (LPB) is about 13 km from central La Paz. Fastest way in: Radio taxi — 25-35 min direct.
What is the cheapest way from LPB into La Paz?+
Minibus. Our La Paz airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from LPB?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in La Paz: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
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