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ANF Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport

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Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport (ANF) serves Antofagasta, about 25 km north of Antofagasta. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAANF
ICAOSCFA
ServesAntofagasta
From centre24 km
Non-stop5
Airlines4
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Elevation139 m

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The airport in numbers

Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.0M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 2.1M in 2014.

Passengers / year
1.0M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
2.1M
in 2014
Elevation
139 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2011–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport to Antofagasta

The airport is about 25 km north of Antofagasta, about 49 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No rail to Santiago's airport (SCL). Buses (Turbus / Centropuerto) to the centre, or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: An official taxi from a desk, or Uber/Cabify/DiDi (legal). Flat zone fares from the desks. Estimated fare to the centre: $19678–$31253.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~34 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~49 min$19678–$31253
Private transfer~49 minfixed upfront
Car rental~49 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$19678–$31253 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Antofagasta ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 5 destinations, operated by 4 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Sky Airline · LAN Airlines · Avianca

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Antofagasta shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport to the centre of Antofagasta?
No rail to Santiago's airport (SCL). Buses (Turbus / Centropuerto) to the centre, or a taxi. The airport is about 25 km north of Antofagasta, about 49 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport to Antofagasta?
Roughly $19678–$31253 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport?
An official taxi from a desk, or Uber/Cabify/DiDi (legal). Flat zone fares from the desks.
What's the cheapest way from Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport to Antofagasta?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail to Santiago's airport (SCL). Buses (Turbus / Centropuerto) to the centre, or a taxi.
Can I get from Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail to Santiago's airport (SCL). Buses (Turbus / Centropuerto) to the centre, or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport?
About 5 destinations, including Santiago, Iquique, La Serena, Calama. 4 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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