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Airports Near Tarija

The closest airports to Tarija, BO: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Tarija, BO is Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road.

CodeAirportDistanceTransferType
TJACapitan Oriel Lea Plaza AirportTarija, Bolivia2 mi / 4 km8 minRegional
BYCYacuiba AirportYacuiba, Bolivia75 mi / 121 km1 hr 45 minRegional
VLMTeniente Coronel Rafael Pabon AirportVillamontes, Bolivia88 mi / 141 km2 hr 2 minRegional
BJOBermejo AirportBermejo, Bolivia89 mi / 144 km2 hr 5 minRegional
TTGGeneral Enrique Mosconi AirportTartagal, Argentina96 mi / 154 km2 hr 13 minRegional
ORAOran AirportOran, Argentina114 mi / 184 km2 hr 39 minRegional
MHWMonteagudo AirportEl Banado, Bolivia128 mi / 206 km2 hr 59 minRegional
CAMCamiri AirportCamiri, Bolivia131 mi / 211 km3 hr 3 minRegional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) is the most convenient at about 2 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Tarija. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with TJA.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near TJA saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Tarija is Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road.

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