IATA: CIJ · Cobija, Bolivia

Capitan Anibal Arab Airport Guide

CapitalSucre
Population11,312,620
CurrencyBOB Bs. Bolivian boliviano
LanguageAimar√°
Time ZoneUTC-04:00
AirportCIJ
Distance
Flight Time
Visitors/yr~1,997,689

Capitan Anibal Arab Airport (IATA: CIJ) is a key aviation hub serving Cobija and the wider Bolivia region. The airport operates 1 passenger terminal, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Cobija from CIJ

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Capitan Anibal Arab Airport has 1 terminal with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at CIJ

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Capitan Anibal Arab Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Capitan Anibal Arab Airport (CIJ) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
CIJ / SLCO
Serves
Cobija
Country
Bolivia
Local time now
12:15 (-04)
Time zone
America/La_Paz
Currency
BOB (Bs.)
Capital
Sucre
Coordinates
-11.0404, -68.7830

Nonstop destinations from CIJ

Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport has published nonstop service to 3 airports across 1 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from CIJ.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
TrinidadTDDBolivia593 km
CochabambaCBBBolivia763 km
La Paz / El AltoLPBBolivia611 km

Airlines serving CIJ

2 carriers publish nonstop service at CIJ, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Boliviana de AviacionOBFull Service4
AzimuthA4Regional2

At the airport

General guidance rather than CIJ-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.