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PUQ Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport

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Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport (PUQ) serves Punta Arenas, about 18 km north of Punta Arenas. 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.

IATAPUQ
ICAOSCCI
ServesPunta Arenas
From centre18 km
Non-stop4
Airlines4
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Elevation42 m

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The airport in numbers

Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport — facts & history

We pulled Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 483,909 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 994,971 in 2016.

Passengers / year
483,909
as of 2022
Peak traffic
994,971
in 2016
Elevation
42 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2011–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport to Punta Arenas

The airport is about 18 km north of Punta Arenas, about 38 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: $15623–$24813.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~27 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~38 min$15623–$24813
Private transfer~38 minfixed upfront
Car rental~38 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$15623–$24813 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 Punta Arenas ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport

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

Airlines here: LAN Airlines · Sky Airline · Iberia Airlines · TAM Brazilian Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo 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 Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport

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

Rates in Punta Arenas shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport to the centre of Punta Arenas?
No rail to Santiago's airport (SCL). Buses (Turbus / Centropuerto) to the centre, or a taxi. The airport is about 18 km north of Punta Arenas, about 38 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport to Punta Arenas?
Roughly $15623–$24813 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport?
An official taxi from a desk, or Uber/Cabify/DiDi (legal). Flat zone fares from the desks.
What's the cheapest way from Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport to Punta Arenas?
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 Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo 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 Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport?
About 4 destinations, including Puerto Montt, Santiago, Balmaceda, Rio Gallegos. 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 Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo 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 Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo 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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