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WPR Capitan Fuentes Martinez Airport Airport

Capitan Fuentes Martinez Airport Airport (WPR) serves Punta Arenas, about 40 km east 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.

IATAWPR
ICAOSCFM
ServesPunta Arenas
From centre41 km
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Elevation32 m

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The airport in numbers

Capitan Fuentes Martinez Airport Airport — facts & history

We pulled Capitan Fuentes Martinez Airport Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3,503 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 13,920 in 2016.

Passengers / year
3,503
as of 2022
Peak traffic
13,920
in 2016
Elevation
32 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2011–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Capitan Fuentes Martinez Airport Airport to Punta Arenas

The airport is about 40 km east of Punta Arenas, about 57 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: $32759–$52029.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~40 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~57 min$32759–$52029
Private transfer~57 minfixed upfront
Car rental~57 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from Capitan Fuentes Martinez Airport Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

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At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Capitan Fuentes Martinez Airport 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.

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Hotels near Capitan Fuentes Martinez Airport Airport

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Capitan Fuentes Martinez Airport 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 40 km east of Punta Arenas, about 57 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Capitan Fuentes Martinez Airport Airport to Punta Arenas?
Roughly $32759–$52029 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Capitan Fuentes Martinez Airport Airport?
An official taxi from a desk, or Uber/Cabify/DiDi (legal). Flat zone fares from the desks.
What's the cheapest way from Capitan Fuentes Martinez Airport 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 Capitan Fuentes Martinez Airport 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.
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 Capitan Fuentes Martinez Airport 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 Capitan Fuentes Martinez Airport Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026