Airport
Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU)
Juan Mendoza International Airport is the main gateway to Oruro and the surrounding Bolivian Altiplano. Compare transfer options to central Oruro, Lake Uru Uru, the Oruro Carnival route and onward journeys to destinations such as the Uyuni Salt Flat.
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About Juan Mendoza International Airport
Juan Mendoza International Airport serves Oruro, capital of the Oruro Department in Bolivia's western Altiplano. Originally inaugurated in 1942, the airport reopened in 2013 after runway expansion and terminal renovation, restoring scheduled commercial flights to the city.
Located about 5 km east of central Oruro, the airport has a single passenger terminal and two runways, including a 4,000-metre main runway. It primarily handles domestic flights and acts as a gateway for visitors attending the Oruro Carnival and travellers exploring the highland region.
The airport is reached from central Oruro by taxi or private transfer along city roads, with onward connections available to the city centre and regional destinations.
Passenger facilities include a café, food options and waiting areas, and the compact terminal keeps arrivals and departures straightforward for travellers.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Juan Mendoza International Airport operates passenger services through a single terminal building. The terminal mainly handles domestic flights, with additional international attention provided during high-demand periods such as the Oruro Carnival.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Juan Mendoza International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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