Easter Island airport (IPC)

Mataveri International Airport or Easter Island Airport, opened in 1967, is the most remote in the world, since the closest air terminal, Mangareva, in French Polynesia, is located 2603 kilometres (1617 miles) away. It operates with regular flights to Santiago de Chile and Papeete, in Tahiti.

Official Website:
Number of Terminals - 1 - Open from 10:00 am until the last flight.
Airlines: LATAM.
Annual passenger traffic: 270,000 passengers went through it in 2018.
Tel: +56 32 210 0700.

 Location

The airport is located 1.6 kilometres (1 mile) to the south of Hanga Roa, in the island of Rapa Nui.

What services does Easter Island airport (IPC) facilities include

The airport has free Wi-Fi access.

Food and Drinks- The terminal has a coffee shop and a bar-restaurant.
Shopping- Souvenir and handicraft stands.
Baggage- Enquiries about missing baggage should be made at the offices of the corresponding airline.
Other Services-

Accommodation near Easter Island airport (IPC)

Inside the terminal, there are reservation counters. Most accommodations in the surroundings provide complimentary shuttle services for their guests.

Hotel Hare Noi Rapanui (0.3 km/0.2 miles)
Hotel Uka Mana (0.5 km/0.3 miles)
Maru Lodge (0.8 km/0.5 miles)
Villa Hua'ai (0.8 km/0.5 miles)
Hotel Puku Vai (0.8 km/0.5 miles)

  Booking accommodation

Public and private transportation

Taxi - While cabs are available outside the passenger terminal, they are not frequent, so you are advised to arrange your transfer with your travel agency. The trip to downtown Hanga Roa takes around 5 minutes.

Car rental agencies

Inside the terminal, there are offices from Mahinatur (Tel +56 32 210 0635 / 255 0051) that operate vehicle rental services.

Car rental search

Parking services at Easter Island airport (IPC)

The enclosure has a free, outdoor and unpaved area in front of the terminal building reserved for parking.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Passengers requiring special assistance or wheelchairs should arrange the proper services with their airline or travel agency at the time of their booking.