Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to El Alto International Airport (LPB): what you need to know
La Paz's timezone is UTC-4, making La Paz four hours behind Edinburgh.
To ensure you get on your EDI to LPB flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)
Currently, ر.ق. 2,262 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to El Alto International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 4,315. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from EDI to LPB, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to El Alto International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the flights that depart from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to El Alto International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at El Alto International Airport (LPB)
If you have a late Edinburgh Airport to El Alto International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near LPB:
Pick up an El Alto International Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Europcar and Keddy By Europcar can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through La Paz and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from El Alto International Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to central La Paz
El Alto International Airport to the centre of La Paz has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to El Alto International Airport (LPB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to El Alto International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to La Paz in February.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to El Alto International Airport for November if you'd like to go to La Paz during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 2ºC and 15ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from EDI to LPB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bolivia
You've visited La Paz, now it's time to discover other parts of Bolivia. Journey about 241 kilometres south-east to Cochabamba to check off its leading sights. From Cristo de la Concordia to Palacio Portales and Parque Mariscal Santa Cruz, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Bolivia, consider Sucre, about 434 kilometres south-east of La Paz. House of Liberty Museum - Casa de la Libertad, Plaza 25 de Mayo and La Recoleta are key reasons to visit.
