Airport
Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA)
Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport is the main gateway to Tarija, Bolivia's southern wine region and the surrounding Tarija Department. Compare transfer options to downtown Tarija, nearby valleys, vineyards, and surrounding towns, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport is the main airport serving Tarija, the capital of Bolivia's Tarija Department and a key gateway to the country's southern wine region. The airport dates to the early 1930s and was named in 1944 in honor of Captain Oriel Lea Plaza, with the current terminal developed from the late 1960s.
Located roughly 3–4 kilometers southeast of downtown Tarija, the airport mainly handles domestic flights connecting the city with La Paz, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Cochabamba, and other Bolivian destinations. It also serves civil and military aviation, reflecting its role in the region's transport network.
The single compact terminal keeps passenger movement simple, with check-in, security, baggage claim, and a small range of services in one building. Facilities include a coffee shop, souvenir and handicraft shops, Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and parking.
Ground access is straightforward: taxis wait outside the terminal and the short drive to the city centre takes only a few minutes, making the airport a convenient entry point for travelers visiting Tarija's valleys, vineyards, and colonial centre.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport operates passenger services through a single compact terminal building. The terminal handles domestic arrivals and departures, with check-in, security, and baggage areas located within one main facility.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport to hotels, the city centre, wineries, and other destinations across Tarija.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, vineyard visits, or journeys around Tarija.
Car Rental
Rent a car at the airport for independent travel around Tarija, the surrounding valleys, and onward trips through southern Bolivia.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport, hotels, event venues, and wineries in the Tarija region.
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