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LSC La Florida Airport

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La Florida Airport (LSC) serves La Serena, about 5 km east of La Serena. 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.

IATALSC
ICAOSCSE
ServesLa Serena
From centre5 km
Non-stop4
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Elevation147 m

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The airport in numbers

La Florida Airport — facts & history

We pulled La Florida Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 668,428 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 1.0M in 2021.

Opened
1947
79 years ago
Passengers / year
668,428
as of 2022
Peak traffic
1.0M
in 2021
Elevation
146 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2011–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from La Florida Airport to La Serena

The airport is about 5 km east of La Serena, about 15 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: $5525–$8775.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~15 min$5525–$8775
Private transfer~15 minfixed upfront
Car rental~15 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from La Florida Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$5525–$8775 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 La Serena ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from La Florida Airport

Non-stop flights to about 4 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Sky Airline · LAN Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at La Florida 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 La Florida Airport

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

Rates in La Serena shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from La Florida Airport to the centre of La Serena?
No rail to Santiago's airport (SCL). Buses (Turbus / Centropuerto) to the centre, or a taxi. The airport is about 5 km east of La Serena, about 15 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from La Florida Airport to La Serena?
Roughly $5525–$8775 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from La Florida Airport?
An official taxi from a desk, or Uber/Cabify/DiDi (legal). Flat zone fares from the desks.
What's the cheapest way from La Florida Airport to La Serena?
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 La Florida 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 La Florida Airport?
About 4 destinations, including Santiago, Antofagasta, Calama, Copiapo. 2 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 La Florida 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 La Florida Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at La Florida 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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