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From the airport, airlines operate domestic, regional and international flights to the rest of the Americas and Europe. In contrast to La Paz and the other key Bolivian cities situated high in the Andes, Santa Cruz lies at an altitude of 416 meters, therefore its climate is particularly tropical.

From the UK passengers can travel from London Gatwick with Air Europa via Madrid, with Iberia from London also via Madrid and onwards connecting with BOA to Viru Viru thanks to the code-share agreement. 

There is complimentary free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. Simply select Entel” from your smartphone, laptop or tablet and follow the instructions.

Viru Viru Airport BOA Airplane
  • Getting there
  • Airport Lounges
  • Useful Links

Viru Viru International Airport is located within the province Warnes - 17 km (10.3 miles) from the Santa Cruz de la Sierra city centre.

The Airport is easily accessible by car from motorway 7 (Santa Cruz-Montero). To get into the inner city from the airport travellers have two choices. Taxi service charge approximately USD10 and takes approximately 20 minutes. The second choice is by mini-bus for a cost of approximately USD2, there are three buses per hour.

Viru Viru is a mid-size international airport with a single passenger’s terminal alienated into a domestic and an international area, therefore connections are very straightforward.

Irrespective of the class of service passengers are flying, there are airport lounges that can be accessible by paying at the door, booking a day lounge pass or through a lounge membership program such as Priority Pass.  In this guide, we give you an overview of all lounges existing at Santa Cruz Viru Viru airport.

  • Viru Viru International Lounge Main Terminal Airside, End of Pre-boarding International Area. Open 24 hours. Access for customers who are members of priority pass, alternatively pre-booking is also available for £22 for a maximum stay of 3 hours. Click here for more information.

 

  • Viru Viru Domestic Lounge: Airside Domestic Pre-Boarding Area, 2nd Floor by Side Gate 3. Open from 06:00 to 23:00. Access for customers who are members of priority pass, alternatively pre-booking is also available for £22 for a maximum stay of 3 hours. Click here for more information.

 

  • VIP Lounge Santa Cruz de la Sierra: Airside located in the Pre-Boarding International Area, at the end near door 6. International flights only. Open 24 hours. Access for customers who are members of priority pass, alternatively pay at the door only subject to availability. Click here for more information.
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