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Alcantarí International Airport
Sucre, Bolivia
Alcantarí International Airport
Bolivia's constitutional capital gateway at high altitude.
- ›Replaced the older Juana Azurduy de Padilla Airport located near Sucre's city center.
- ›Situated at approximately 2,800 meters (9,186 feet) above sea level.
- ›Located about 35 kilometers south of Sucre in the Alcantarí area.
- ›Primarily serves domestic routes despite its international airport designation.
- ›Sucre is Bolivia's constitutional capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city.
Alcantarí International Airport, located approximately 35 kilometres south of Sucre in the Alcantarí valley, serves as the main air access point to Bolivia's constitutional capital and UNESCO World Heritage city. Opened in 2010 to replace the older Juana Azurduy de Padilla Airport, it sits at around 2,900 metres above sea level, offering improved runway capacity and safer operations than its predecessor. The airport plays a vital regional role connecting Sucre to La Paz, Santa Cruz, and limited international destinations.
- Main Terminal — A single modern terminal handling all domestic and international departures and arrivals with basic passenger amenities.
- Taxi services available outside the arrivals hall for the approximately 35 km journey to Sucre city centre
- Private transfer and shuttle services bookable through hotels and tour operators
- Rental car desks available within the terminal
- Shared minivan colectivos operating between Alcantarí and Sucre on a scheduled basis
- Hotel Parador Santa María La Real (Sucre)
- Casa Verde Hostal (Sucre)
- Hotel Real Audiencia (Sucre)
- Hostal Kolping (Sucre)
The terminal offers limited food and beverage options including a small café serving basic Bolivian snacks, sandwiches, and hot drinks. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving at the airport or carry provisions, as choices inside are sparse. The city of Sucre, about 40 minutes away, has a vibrant food scene with traditional Bolivian cuisine, salteñas, and international restaurants.
- Altitude awareness is essential — Sucre sits near 2,800 m and Alcantarí around 2,900 m, so take time to acclimatise upon arrival.
- Allow extra travel time between the airport and Sucre city centre, as the road can be slow and conditions vary seasonally.
- Check your flight status in advance as schedules at smaller Bolivian airports can be subject to change or cancellation.
- Carry local boliviano currency for taxis and colectivos, as card payment may not always be accepted at transport stands.
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