Popular Airport | El Alto Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 529 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Cusco City Center
Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport
Whichever mean of transportation you choose, the journey from Cuzco to the airport would last short. Renting a car and taking a local minibus might be an alternative to taxis, which are most preferred.
Taxi
If you are going to take a taxi to go to the airport, you should consult the taxi stands at your hotel or city center instead of taking a taxi just on the street. This choice will result in a safer journey, which would last 10 minutes in total.
Minibus
Even though the minibuses that you can take from the city center do not directly go to the airport, you can reach the station which is very close to the airport with these minibuses. You can reach the airport in maximum 20 minutes with these.
Car Rental
Those who want to rent a car may consult can rental companies like Enterprise, Atix, Manu and Master, which have offices in the city.
Airport Information
Velasco Astete Airport, Cuzco's only airport open for flights, offers a large number of different services, although it is not very large. The only terminal building of the airport is two-storey, but there are different shops on each floor. On the first floor of the terminal there is an exchange office where you can exchange Euro, Sterling and Dollar and the ATMs of the biggest banks in Peru. Another spot on this floor is called Snack Bar. Here you can taste different drinks as well as snacks. You can also take advantage of the comfortable seats, free wireless internet and food and beverage service at Club Lounge, which has an entrance fee.
On the second floor of the terminal there is a cafeteria called Cafeteria Aeropuerto which is spread over a very wide area. Here you can taste a wide range of snacks and hot food. You can spend time at the internet café where you can use computers and internet service, or at the book store where many books in different languages are available. This floor also hosts Galeria Latina, The Peruvan and Kuna stores where you can shop.
Transportation to La Paz City Center from Airport
El Alto Intl. Airport
From El Alto Airport to La Paz city center the most comfortable means of public transport are buses as well as taxis, transfers and car rental companies which can also be of assistant. Travelling to the city from the airport takes a maximum of 20 minutes.
Bus
At the exit of El Alto Airport main terminal building you will see a bus stop with buses departing at regular intervals to take you to La Paz city center. With these buses you can reach the point in the city that you want to go to in 10-20 minutes.
Taxi
Taking a taxi from El Alto Airport to La Paz city center will save you a lot of time. It will take about 10-15 minutes to reach the center and you will need to pay around $10 for this journey. If you use the airport taxis the fare can be up to $25.
Rent a Car
There are many local and foreign car rental companies at the airport terminal. It is best to pre-book with one these companies once you have choosen the one that best suits your budget, as that way you can have a look at more affordable price alternatives. After you have picked up your car at the airport, you can reach La Paz city center in 10-15 minutes.