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Alcantarí International Airport

Sucre, Bolivia
Routes out
6
Destinations
4
ICAO
SLAL
Elevation
10184 ft
The gateway in a glance

The Essence of Alcantarí International Airport

SRE
Location
Sucre · H · Bolivia
Connectivity
6 routes · 4 destinations
Position
-19.247°, -65.150° · 10184 ft elev.
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A last genuine taste of Sucre

Alcantarí International Airport is a compact facility, and its dining options reflect that intimate scale — but don't let the size fool you. The small café area near the main departure hall serves freshly brewed coffee made from Bolivian highland beans, alongside empanadas salteñas stuffed with spiced chicken or beef. It's the kind of unhurried spot where locals linger over a cortado before boarding, and the warmth of the staff makes even a short layover feel genuinely welcoming.

For something more substantial, look for the prepared food counter offering traditional Bolivian staples. You'll often find pique macho — a hearty pile of beef, sausage, peppers, and hard-boiled egg over fries — scaled into manageable portions perfect for a pre-flight meal. Sopa de maní, a rich peanut soup beloved across Chuquisaca, occasionally appears on rotating daily menus. These aren't tourist approximations; they're honest, home-style versions that remind you Sucre takes its culinary heritage seriously even in transit spaces.

The selection of grab-and-go snacks deserves a mention too. Local vendors near the check-in area stock tojorí, a warm corn-based drink, along with packaged alfajores and cocadas — sweet coconut bites that travel beautifully in a carry-on. If you're heading to La Paz or Santa Cruz and missed breakfast in the city, picking up a few of these treats is absolutely worth the extra five minutes. Think of the airport not as a compromise, but as a compact last taste of Sucre's genuine food culture.

Highlights
Bolivian Coffee to Go
Freshly brewed highland-bean coffee served at the departure café, rich and aromatic.
Salteñas Worth Seeking
Flaky, spiced empanadas stuffed with chicken or beef, a true Bolivian morning staple.
Pique Macho Portions
Hearty Bolivian classic with beef, sausage, and peppers available at the food counter.
Rotating Sopa de Maní
Traditional peanut soup from Chuquisaca appears on daily menus — deeply comforting.
Sweet Carry-On Treats
Alfajores and cocadas sold near check-in make ideal edible souvenirs for the flight.
Tojorí Warm Corn Drink
A soothing local corn beverage, perfect for Sucre's cool high-altitude mornings before departure.
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Bolivia's constitutional capital gateway at high altitude.

Opened
2011
Location
Sucre, Bolivia
Alcantarí International Airport, designated IATA code SRE and ICAO code SLAL, serves Sucre, the constitutional capital of Bolivia. It replaced the older Juana Azurduy de Padilla Airport, which was located closer to the city center but faced operational limitations due to terrain and runway constraints. The airport is situated in the Alcantarí area, approximately 35 kilometers from the city of Sucre, at an elevation of roughly 2,800 meters (about 9,200 feet) above sea level. Its higher-altitude location and longer runway allow it to accommodate larger commercial aircraft than its predecessor. Alcantarí opened to commercial operations in the 2010s and handles domestic routes primarily within Bolivia, with limited international connections. It is operated under Bolivia's national airport authority and serves as an important transport hub for the Chuquisaca Department.
Terminals
The airport features a single passenger terminal designed to handle domestic and limited international traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Sucre city center, approximately 35 kilometers away, is available via taxi and private shuttle services.
Airlines here
Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) is the primary carrier operating routes through Alcantarí, alongside smaller domestic operators.
Notable facts
  • ›Alcantarí replaced the older Juana Azurduy de Padilla Airport, which closed to scheduled commercial flights.
  • ›The airport sits at approximately 2,800 meters (9,200 feet) above sea level.
  • ›It is located about 35 kilometers southeast of Sucre city center.
  • ›The longer runway at Alcantarí can accommodate larger jet aircraft than the previous Sucre airport.
  • ›Sucre is Bolivia's constitutional capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Route map (4 destinations)

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Routes

SRE → CBBOB · 733
SRE → LPBOB · 733
SRE → VVIOB · 733
SRE → LPBZ8 · CRJ
SRE → TJAZ8 · CRJ
SRE → VVIZ8 · CRJ

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