How to find cheap flights to Uyuni Airport (UYU)
$4,086 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Uyuni Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to UYU, the lowest fare is $1,680.
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To get cheap tickets to Uyuni, where Uyuni Airport is located, book one month before you travel. That's the general recommendation for landing the best bargains.
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Best time to go to Uyuni
June is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Uyuni.
If you can be flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to UYU.
May is the most popular month for flights to UYU. It's the perfect time to take in the full energy of Uyuni.
February is the quietest time of year to visit if you prefer a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Uyuni then.
With averages of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF), November is when Uyuni is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.
July has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -3ºC (27ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF).
May is the driest month in Uyuni. Forget the raincoat and enjoy mostly clear skies.
The wettest time of year is January. Plan your getaway then and you'll likely get around 12 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Uyuni Airport (UYU): What you need to know
Fly to Uyuni in one easy hop with EcoJet. Boliviana de Aviacion also offers direct flights to Uyuni Airport.
When you hop off the plane at UYU, you'll be in the UTC-4 timezone.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to UYU? These hotels close to Uyuni Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
Uyuni Airport is located in Uyuni, Potosí Department, Bolivia.
Getting to central Uyuni from Uyuni Airport (UYU)
The distance from UYU to central Uyuni is about 3 kilometres.
You'll get to the centre in around 5 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to UYU.
Uyuni comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:
Uyuni highlights
Put these leading sights high on your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Uyuni:
Salt Flats: A classic spot to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 2 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
Salar de Uyuni: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A top landmark, it's around 2 kilometres north-east of the heart of Uyuni.
How to get to Colchani from Uyuni Airport (UYU)
Going to the nearby city of Colchani? It's about 23 kilometres from UYU. Allow around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Atocha
If Atocha is on your radar, it's about 80 kilometres from Uyuni Airport.
It'll take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so to drive to Atocha.
Explore more of Bolivia
There's plenty more of Bolivia ready to be uncovered. About 225 kilometres north-east of Uyuni, take off to Sucre. On the must-do list? Begin with La Recoleta, Centro Històrico - UNESCO and Simon Bolivar Park.
Oruro is another place that's too good to skip while you're in Bolivia. You'll find it roughly 274 kilometres north of Uyuni. Carnaval de oruro, Monumento a la Virgen del Socavon and Catedral de Oruro stand out as key sights.
Or head for Tarija, about 241 kilometres south-east of Uyuni. Mirador de Los Suenos, Biosaludable Park and Parque Bolívar are among the many reasons to go.
