Travelling from Medellin to El Alto International Airport (LPB): what you need to know
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is Medellin's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Medellin to El Alto International Airport (LPB) leaving from here.
El Alto International Airport is located in La Paz. The city operates in the UTC-4 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of Medellin.
Your flight from Medellin to LPB won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Whether you'd like to explore another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), deselect 'Direct flights only.' El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is a stop you can make on your flight from Medellin to LPB.
From the centre of Medellin, MDE is around 24 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Medellin to El Alto International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
About El Alto International Airport (LPB)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Medellin to El Alto International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near LPB:
Getting from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to central La Paz
El Alto International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central La Paz. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 31 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to El Alto International Airport (LPB)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to El Alto International Airport is $409. The cheapest price for a return flight is $743. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score flight tickets from Medellin to LPB, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Medellin to El Alto International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Medellin to LPB. There's no need to check back in every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll tell you the moment there's a change in price.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Medellin to El Alto International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Medellin to El Alto International Airport (LPB)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to La Paz. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Medellin to El Alto International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
The warmest month in La Paz is November, with temperatures ranging between 2ºC and 15ºC. Book your flights from Medellin to LPB in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Medellin to El Alto International Airport in July when temperatures average between 0ºC and 15ºC.
More about La Paz
While you're in La Paz, you'll want to visit Valle de la Luna. It'll be one of your trip highlights.
Complete your La Paz trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Medellin to El Alto International Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in La Paz. Check out the exclusive deals and easily compare options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.