Travelling from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to London: what you need to know
El Alto International Airport is located in La Paz. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, London is 4 hours ahead of La Paz.
To ensure you catch your flight from LPB to London, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to visit a new city or just take a break during your journey. When looking for a flight from LPB to London, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is one option.
If you hold a passport from Bolivia, you'll need an embassy visa to enter United Kingdom. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from El Alto International Airport to London for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
Central La Paz to LPB is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 31 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Need a handy hotel close to LPB? If you're boarding an early flight from El Alto International Airport to London, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to London
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from El Alto International Airport to London is C$788. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,711. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LPB to London, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from El Alto International Airport to London is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is approximately 31 kilometres. It takes about 57 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you're coming in on a late flight from El Alto International Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Once your flight from El Alto International Airport to London has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
The trip will take about 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from LPB to London, tuck yourself in at a hotel near LGW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to London
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from El Alto International Airport to London. July is the most popular month to visit London. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Book your flight from El Alto International Airport to London for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from LPB to London around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about London
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in London right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from El Alto International Airport to London:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are attractions you won't want to skip in London.
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