Punta Arenas airport (PUQ)

Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport, opened in 1950, is the most important in the XII Region of Magallanes and one of the busiest in southern Chile. It operates with domestic flights and some international destinations in Argentina.

Official Website: aeropuertodepuntarenas.cl
Number of Terminals - 1 - Open 24 hours a day.
Annual passenger traffic: 1.3 million passengers went through it in 2018.
Tel: +56 61 223 8181 / 8182 / 8183. Information counter available around the clock in the main hall.

 Location

The airport is located 20 km (12.4 miles) to the north of the city of Punta Arenas.

What services does Punta Arenas airport (PUQ) facilities include

The airport has ATMs, public telephones and free Wi-Fi access. In front of gate 2, on the second floor, you can find the Salones VIP Pacific Club lounge, open 24 hours a day; the maximum stay is 6 hours, and it offers computers, snacks, newspapers, magazines, TV, beverages, telephones, fax (accessible with Priority Pass, Lounge Club, DragonPass or Diners Club membership, through online booking or by paying at the door - USD45.00).

Food and Drinks- There is a restaurant inside the terminal.
Shopping- Options are limited to souvenir stands, handicrafts, jewellery, press and tobacco.
Baggage- Enquiries about missing luggage should be made at the offices of the appropriate airline.
Other Services-

Car rental agencies

In the Arrivals Hall, there are car rental desks from the following companies:

EMSA (Tel +56 61 261 4381 - 6:30 am to 10:30 pm)
Europcar (Tel +56 61 274 6582 / 227 4391 - 8:00 am to 9:00 pm)
Mitta (Tel +56 61 261 3087 / 9 9909 9479 - 8:00 am to 11:00 pm)
Recasur (Tel +56 61 221 2401 - 8:30 am to 7:00 pm)
Salfa (Tel +56 600 360 3200 / 9 7470 8580 - 7:30 am a 10:00 pm)

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Parking services at Punta Arenas airport (PUQ)

An outdoor parking lot is available opposite the terminal building, with spaces for short- and long-term stays. Rates

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Passengers requiring special assistance or wheelchairs are advised to arrange the proper services with their airline before their arrival.