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IQQ Diego Aracena Airport

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Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) serves Iquique, about 35 km south of Iquique. 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.

IATAIQQ
ICAOSCDA
ServesIquique
From centre36 km
Non-stop5
Airlines3
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Elevation47 m

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The airport in numbers

Diego Aracena Airport — facts & history

We pulled Diego Aracena Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 877,212 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 1.3M in 2021.

Passengers / year
877,212
as of 2022
Peak traffic
1.3M
in 2021
Elevation
47 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2011–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Diego Aracena Airport to Iquique

The airport is about 35 km south of Iquique, about 50 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: $29164–$46319.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~35 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~50 min$29164–$46319
Private transfer~50 minfixed upfront
Car rental~50 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Diego Aracena Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$29164–$46319 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 Iquique ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Diego Aracena Airport

Non-stop flights to about 5 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: LAN Airlines · Sky Airline

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Diego Aracena 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 Diego Aracena Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Diego Aracena Airport to the centre of Iquique?
No rail to Santiago's airport (SCL). Buses (Turbus / Centropuerto) to the centre, or a taxi. The airport is about 35 km south of Iquique, about 50 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Diego Aracena Airport to Iquique?
Roughly $29164–$46319 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Diego Aracena Airport?
An official taxi from a desk, or Uber/Cabify/DiDi (legal). Flat zone fares from the desks.
What's the cheapest way from Diego Aracena Airport to Iquique?
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 Diego Aracena 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 Diego Aracena Airport?
About 5 destinations, including Santiago, Arica, Antofagasta, La Paz. 3 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 Diego Aracena 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 Diego Aracena Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Diego Aracena 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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