Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)

Passengers arrive via jet bridges or bus transfers into the central terminal, completing passport control, baggage collection, and customs before entering the main landside arrivals concourse.

• Follow signs towards international immigration upon disembarking.
• Present your passport, entry visa (if applicable), and completed border declaration to immigration officers.
• Collect checked baggage from the designated carousel in the reclaim hall.
• Submit baggage for X-ray scanning or inspection at customs control.
• Exit into the public arrivals hall where ground transport, currency exchange, and telecom desks are located.

• Taxi

  Radiotaxi Viru Viru / Airport Authorized Taxis

  Registered airport taxis operate from outside the main arrivals exit with standard fixed fares to central Santa Cruz.

  Tiempo:

  Typically 30-45 minutes

  Costo habitual:

  Roughly 60-80 BOB

• Autobús

  Línea 135 / Local Minibus Operators

  Shared minibuses run from the airport perimeter access road towards the city centre and main bus terminal (Terminal Bimodal).

  Tiempo:

  Typically 45-60 minutes

  Costo habitual:

  Roughly 6-10 BOB

• Alquiler de coches

  International and local rental suppliers

  Rental counters are available inside the public arrivals area.

  Tiempo:

  Typically 30-45 minutes

  Costo habitual:

  Varies by vehicle class and hire duration

Transferring between international and domestic flights requires full immigration and customs clearance.

• Clear Bolivian immigration and customs upon international arrival.
• Retrieve all checked luggage in the arrival hall before transferring.
• Proceed to the main check-in hall to re-check luggage and receive domestic boarding passes.
• Allow a minimum of 2 to 3 hours between connecting flights.

Public Wi-Fi coverage is provided across the terminal building.

• Select the public airport network from your device settings.
• Accept the terms of service on the redirected browser page.
• Speeds are adequate for basic web browsing and messaging.
• Local SIM cards with mobile data plans can be bought from telecom booths in the arrivals hall.

Financial services are located in both arrivals and departure public zones.

• The local currency is the Bolivian Boliviano (BOB).
• ATMs accepting major international bank cards are located in the arrivals and departures halls.
• Currency exchange desks convert major currencies including US Dollars and Euros.
• Carrying cash in BOB is advisable as small merchants and public transport rarely accept cards.

Dining choices include local food stalls, cafes, and international fast-food options.

• Landside public area features small restaurants and cafes.
• Airside departure zones offer snack bars and drink options.
• Services operate to align with daily flight schedules.

VIP lounge facilities operate in the international departure area.

• Located past international security and border control.
• Offers seating, light refreshments, Wi-Fi, and flight status displays.
• Entry is available to eligible lounge programme members or through walk-up payment.

There are no hotel facilities inside the terminal building, but numerous options exist nearby along the main highway.

• Hotels are located within a 10-20 minute drive along the Avenida Cristo Redentor highway.
• Many hotels in central Santa Cruz provide pre-arranged shuttle pickups.
• Accommodation ranges from business hotels to budget lodges.

Luggage services including wrapping and assistance are present inside the terminal.

• Baggage carousels are located past the immigration control area.
• Luggage wrapping service operates in the landside check-in hall.
• Porters are available near baggage reclaim for assistance.
• Report delayed or damaged luggage to your operating airline's counter inside the reclaim zone.

Standard family amenities are accessible within the passenger terminal.

• Baby-changing facilities are provided in main restrooms.
• Seating areas in landside and airside zones accommodate families.
• Strollers are permitted through security screening up to the boarding gate.

• ATMs
• Currency exchange
• Car rental desks
• Telecom SIM booth
• VIP lounge
• Cafes and snack bars
• Luggage wrapping
• Duty-free shop

Número de emergencia local: 110 (Police), 118 (Ambulance), 119 (Fire).

• Medical first aid in the terminal can be requested through airport staff or security.
• Report missing passports immediately to the airport police office and your national embassy.
• Major hospitals and full emergency medical care are situated in Santa Cruz de la Sierra city centre.

• Verifica la validez de tu pasaporte y cualquier visado, ETA o declaración de entrada requerida.
• Confirma tu terminal de salida en tu tarjeta de embarque el día anterior.
• Activa una travel eSIM para estar conectado nada más aterrizar.
• Descarga mapas sin conexión y haz una captura de pantalla de la dirección de tu hotel y la referencia de tu reserva.
• Informa a tu banco de que vas a viajar y lleva una tarjeta de pago de respaldo.
• Guarda el número de emergencia local y el contacto de tu embajada en tu teléfono.
• Fotografía tu pasaporte y guarda la copia en un lugar al que puedas acceder sin conexión.
• Comprueba la franquicia de equipaje y los artículos restringidos para tu destino.

Las operaciones aeroportuarias cambian. Confirma siempre las terminales, tarifas y horarios con las fuentes oficiales que se indican a continuación antes de viajar.

• Navegación Aérea y Aeropuertos Bolivianos (NAABOL)Fuente oficial del aeropuerto
• Dirección General de Migración BoliviaFuente gubernamental
• Aduana Nacional de BoliviaFuente gubernamental
• Autoridad de Regulación y Fiscalización de Telecomunicaciones y TransportesFuente oficial de transporte
• Ministerio de Salud y Deportes de BoliviaFuente gubernamental