Tarija airport (TJA)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza airport, opened on April 29, 1977, serves the department of Tarija, Bolivia. It operates domestic flights to La Paz, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Cochabamba, Yacuiba and Sucre.
Official Website:
Number of Terminals - 1 - Open Monday to Friday between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, Saturdays from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, Sundays from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Airlines: Boliviana de Aviación, EcoJet.
Annual passenger traffic: 670,000 passengers transited in 2023.
Tel: +591 4 663 4554.
Location
The airport is located 7 km (4.3 miles) southeast of the city of Tarija. See MapWhat services does Tarija airport (TJA) facilities include
The airport has public telephones and free Wi-Fi access.Food & drinks
There is a coffee shop inside the terminal.Shopping
Souvenir and handicraft shops in the main hall.Baggage
In case of damage or loss of checked baggage, contact the corresponding airline offices.Other services
Accommodation near Tarija airport (TJA)
There are no on-site lodging options. The closest ones include:La Cúpula Hostel & Camping (1.2 km/0.7 miles)
Hostal Palamas (1.5 km/0.9 miles)
Gaia Apart Hotel (1.7 km/1.1 miles)
Hotel Boutique Vendimia (2.2 km/1.4 miles)
Tierra Nuestra (2.5 km/1.6 miles)
Booking accommodation
Public and private transportation
Taxi
Vehicles from Radio Móvil 15 de Abril (Tel +591 4 665 5500) available next to the main entrance of the terminal building. The ride to the city center takes about 10-15 minutes.Car rental agencies
Outside the Arrivals Hall, you will find a Europcar counter (Tel +591 7772 3651), which operates Mondays through Fridays from 9:30 am to 1:45 pm and from 5:00 pm to 9:15 pm, and Saturdays from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.Parking services at Tarija airport (TJA)
There is an open-air parking lot for short stays a few meters from the main entrance.Facilities for passengers with special needs
Should you require special assistance, contact your airline at least 48 hours prior to your trip.Latest updates: January 16, 2024
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