Cheap flights from Krakow to La Paz

May is the cheapest month for this route, and the price calendar on this page shows fares for most of the year, from September through March and again in July and August. School holidays and the weeks around Christmas push fares up at both ends of the trip, so book early if you want to travel then. Flying midweek and booking well ahead usually costs less than a departure before a long weekend. If your dates are open, compare May against the autumn months before you commit.

There is no low-cost carrier on this route, so the mix is full-service: LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Air Dolomiti and Helvetic Airways. All of them sell connecting itineraries, usually with one change in a European hub before the flight to Bolivia. Baggage is normally included, but the allowance depends on the ticket type, so check the hold size on the cheapest option. Compare total journey time, not just the fare, because a cheap connection can add hours in a hub.

Flights land at El Alto International, the airport that serves La Paz from the plateau above the city. The centre is a short drive downhill, and taxis, ride-hailing apps and shared minibuses all cover the route; agree the fare before you get in. Because the airport sits higher than the city itself, take your first day slowly, since the altitude is what most travellers notice, not the distance. If you are flying on within Bolivia, leave room in your plan for the trip down into town and back.

Currency

BOB (Bs)

Power sockets

Type A, C · 115 V

Language

Quechua, Aymara, Spanish, Guarani

Emergency number

110, 119, 160

Driving side

right

Calling code

+591

Internet domain

.bo

Population of La Paz

756 k (2024)

Altitude

3,640 m · high altitude — take the first day slowly

Time zone

UTC-04 (America/La_Paz)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Krakow's Balice is the only airport you will fly from, so confirm your terminal and leave time for the drive out of the city.
• Confirm what baggage is included, because the cheapest connecting fares often come without a checked bag.
• Make sure a self-transfer connection leaves enough time, since a missed leg on separate tickets is your problem, not the airline's.
• Check the entry rules for Bolivia and for any country you transit before you pay for the ticket.
• Book early if you are travelling around Christmas or the Bolivian holidays, when seats on this route fill up.
• Compare May fares with the rest of the calendar before you settle on dates.