Airline codes
OB · BOV
IATA · ICAO · callsign “BOLIVIANA”
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Boliviana de Aviación (OB) Guide
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BoA flies from Jorge Wilstermann International (CBB) to places such as Madrid and La Paz. This guide covers that network, the BoA fleet and cabins, baggage, check-in and how to pay less. Ask a question
In short
Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) is the state-owned flag carrier of Bolivia, based in Cochabamba at Jorge Wilstermann International. It flies 19 destinations across Bolivia and South America, plus Madrid and Miami, which covers both internal trips and visits home from Spain or the USA. BoA is not in an alliance; its scheme is Elévate. Cabins are Business and Economy.
Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) is the state-owned flag carrier of Bolivia, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cochabamba. It runs most domestic routes through Cochabamba and flies internationally from Santa Cruz to South America, Madrid and Miami.
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What to expect
Boliviana de Aviación, known as BoA, is the state-owned flag carrier and largest airline of Bolivia, headquartered in Cochabamba with its main hub at Jorge Wilstermann International Airport. It suits travellers moving between La Paz, Santa Cruz, Cochabamba and other Bolivian cities, and those flying from Bolivia to neighbouring countries, Miami and Madrid. The government created it on 24 October 2007 by Supreme Decree 29318, and it began flying in March 2009.
How BoA became the main airline in Bolivia
BoA was set up after the long decline of Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano, the old national airline, left gaps in the domestic market. It started with two Boeing 737-300s in 2009. When the private airline AeroSur collapsed in 2011 and 2012, BoA took over most domestic traffic and became the country's main carrier. It joined IATA in November 2014.
Hubs: Cochabamba, La Paz and Santa Cruz
Cochabamba is the main hub, in the middle of the country. El Alto International Airport, which serves La Paz, and Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra are focus cities. Long-haul and most international flights use Viru Viru, because La Paz's high altitude limits heavily loaded aircraft. If you start in La Paz and fly abroad, expect a connection in Santa Cruz.
Where BoA flies
The network covers about 21 destinations in eight countries in the Americas, plus Madrid in Spain. Domestic routes link the main Bolivian cities. International routes include Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Asunción, Lima, Caracas and Miami, and Madrid is served from Viru Viru. A route to Havana opened in October 2023 and was suspended in July 2024 because of low demand and high costs.
Partners and Elévate
BoA is not in a global alliance. It codeshares with Aerolíneas Argentinas, Avianca and Iberia, and has interline agreements with Emirates and Hahn Air. The Iberia codeshare is useful on the Madrid route for connections into Europe.
The loyalty programme is Elévate. Add your membership number to your booking so flights earn points.
Altitude and other practical tips
El Alto, which serves La Paz, is one of the highest international airports in the world, so plan for the altitude on arrival. Domestic and international tickets can carry different baggage allowances, so check yours on boa.bo before you fly, especially if a domestic connection is booked separately from a long-haul flight.
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- Founded2007
- Other gatewaysLPB / VVI
Everything you should know
At a glance
Boliviana de Aviación (BoA; IATA: OB, ICAO: BOV) is the state-owned flag carrier of Bolivia, based in Cochabamba. Founded in 2007, it flies Airbus A330, Boeing 737 and CRJ200 aircraft on domestic routes and to South America, Madrid and Miami.
| Headquarters | Cochabamba, Bolivia |
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| Fleet types | Airbus A330-200, Boeing 737 and Bombardier CRJ200 |
| Frequent flyer | Elévate |
| Official website | boa.bo |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
BoA’s hub, focus cities and long-haul destinations. Search your route to see current domestic and South American flights.
Search flights
Bolivia
Cochabamba (CBB) departures2 destinations
FromTo CBB LPB CochabambaLa Paz Available airlines1 airline- Boliviana de Aviación
FromTo CBB VVI CochabambaSanta Cruz Available airlines1 airline- Boliviana de Aviación
Long-haul
Cochabamba (CBB) departures2 destinations
FromTo CBB MAD CochabambaMadrid Available airlines1 airline- Boliviana de Aviación
FromTo CBB MIA CochabambaMiami Available airlines1 airline- Boliviana de Aviación
Fleet and aircraft
In January 2026 BoA had 17 aircraft. Three Airbus A330-200s with 275 seats fly the long-haul routes to Madrid and Miami. The domestic and regional fleet is two Boeing 737-300s with 136 seats, three 737-700s with 138 seats and seven 737-800s with 168 seats. Two Bombardier CRJ200 regional jets with 50 seats serve smaller airports. The first A330-200 arrived in 2023 and replaced four Boeing 767-300ERs that left by 2024. BoA is also refitting its 737 cabins with new Mirus Hawk seats.
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Airbus A330-200 Wide-body · 3 in service Long-haul routes to Madrid and Miami
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Boeing 737-300 Narrow-body Domestic and regional routes
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Boeing 737-700 Narrow-body Domestic and regional routes
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Boeing 737-800 Narrow-body Domestic and regional routes
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Bombardier CRJ200 Regional jet · 2 in service Domestic routes
Cabin classes
BoA sells two cabins, Business and Economy. The aircraft and route decide which BoA cabins you can book.
Business A330
Long-haul business
Business class on long-haul A330 flights.
Priority check-in
Economy All flights
Standard seat
The main cabin on every flight.
Meals on long-haul
Elévate
BoA’s loyalty programme. Join Elévate online before you fly so the trip counts.
BoA’s frequent flyer programme lets members collect points on its flights. Check the airline’s website for current rules.
Baggage allowance
On BoA, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your OB e-ticket.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Set by your fare
Extra bags
Add online before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
BoA sets one allowance for short-haul and another for long-haul, and its premium cabins always carry more than the cheapest economy fare. Check the route-by-route figures on boa.bo.
Pro tip: if your OB fare comes without a hold bag, buy one in your booking before you fly; airport prices for extra bags are usually higher.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Four steps from booking to boarding. Follow them in order and you will reach the gate with time to spare.
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Step 1
Check in online
Use boa.bo to check in for eligible flights. Have your BoA booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for. Domestic OB passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Get to the airport with time for BoA check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
Hand in checked luggage at the BoA counter or bag drop, then keep your boarding pass and passport ready for security and the gate.
BoA counter
Ready to check in?
Check in and manage your booking on the official BoA website.
Save money
Cheap tickets
BoA fares out of Cochabamba move with the season and the fare brand. These habits help keep the price down.
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Look across the week
If your dates can move, look at OB flights across the whole week. Midweek seats are often cheaper than weekend ones.
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Travel around the busy dates
Holiday peaks push up fares on routes from Cochabamba. Shift your BoA trip just outside them where you can.
School holidays · festivals -
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Compare BoA fare types
The lowest OB fare is not always the cheapest trip once bags and seats are added. Compare the fare types before you pay.
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Plan popular routes ahead
On busy BoA routes such as CBB to Madrid, booking several weeks ahead usually leaves more fares to choose from.
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Join Elévate
Join Elévate before your first BoA flight so the trip earns points from day one.
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Visitors are asking
There are two: OB for IATA and BOV for ICAO, and pilots use the radio callsign BOLIVIANA.
Its main hub is Jorge Wilstermann International (CBB) in Cochabamba, and its head office is in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
No. Its most useful partnership is a codeshare with Iberia for travel between Spain and Bolivia.
Twelve Boeing 737s carry most passengers, three Airbus A330-200s cover long-haul, and two CRJ200 regional jets add domestic capacity (January 2026 figures).
Yes, it is called Elévate. Add your Elévate number when you book so the flight earns rewards.
Look at your e-ticket or Manage Booking on boa.bo. The figure depends on your OB route, cabin and fare type.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying Boliviana de Aviación.
We checked these BoA answers with the airline’s own pages and public airline records on 10 October 2026.
General
Cochabamba is the main hub for domestic connections. If you are flying abroad, though, you will most likely leave from Viru Viru in Santa Cruz.
BoA links the main cities of Bolivia and flies to South American countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Peru. It also operates long-haul flights to Madrid in Spain and Miami in the United States.
BoA offers Business and Economy. On its Airbus A330-200 aircraft, used on long-haul routes, Business class has lie-flat seats and every Economy seat has its own entertainment screen.
Yes. BoA's frequent flyer programme is called Elévate. Members earn rewards on BoA flights. Check the airline's official website for current rules on joining and redeeming.
Not at present. BoA opened Havana in October 2023 and suspended it in July 2024 because of low demand and high costs.
Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano declined before BoA was founded, and AeroSur collapsed in 2011 and 2012. BoA took over most domestic traffic after that.
The Boliviana de Aviación baggage allowance depends on your route, cabin and fare. The Baggage allowance section of this guide gives 4 figures, by cabin and route where they differ. Check the allowance printed on your ticket before you pack.
Contact Boliviana de Aviación through its official website, boa.bo.
Getting there
None of the global three. It relies on individual codeshare and interline deals instead, so check which airline operates each leg of a connecting trip.
Most international and long-haul flights use Viru Viru in Santa Cruz because the high altitude of La Paz limits heavily loaded aircraft.
BoA codeshares with Aerolíneas Argentinas, Avianca and Iberia, and has interline agreements with Emirates and Hahn Air.
Boliviana de Aviación uses the IATA code OB and the ICAO code BOV. Its radio callsign is BOLIVIANA.
Check in on boa.bo. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
Booking
17 in January 2026: three Airbus A330-200s, twelve Boeing 737s of three versions and two Bombardier CRJ200s.
Timing & weather
Boliviana de Aviación was founded in 2007, 19 years ago.