The airport operates scheduled domestic flights via LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline, and JetSMART, offering daily direct connections to Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago de Chile (SCL).
The airport is situated in the commune of Freire, 20 km south of downtown Temuco. Travel time is roughly 20 to 25 minutes. Transportation options include official licensed airport taxis, shared shuttle minibuses (Transportes Rocka Ltda. and Trans Araucanía), or mobile apps such as Uber, Cabify, and DiDi.
Villarrica and Pucón are located about 80-90 km from the airport (around 1 hour and 30 minutes away). Several private transfer companies and tour agencies provide direct door-to-door transfer services with advance reservations.
Staying overnight in the terminal is neither feasible nor recommended. There are no overnight commercial flights (operations run approximately from 06:00 to 22:30), and terminal shops, restaurants, and airline counters close one hour after the final flight.
The parking lot offers a 10-minute free grace period. The rate is $34 CLP per minute, with a daily maximum cap of $12,200 CLP once 6 hours of stay are reached. Payment is made at self-service kiosks in the terminal. Vehicle retrievals between 21:00 and 08:00 require 24 hours prior notice.
Yes, the Pacific Club Lounge is located on the second floor of the Departures Concourse, facing Gate 1. Operating hours coordinate with departing flights. Access is available through Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, select Chilean credit cards, online booking, or walk-in payment.
Yes, the terminal offers free Wi-Fi access throughout the facility. A Banco Itaú ATM is located on the first level in the public hall. There are no currency exchange desks.
No. Under airport safety regulations, the terminal does not provide left-luggage storage, lockers, or bag deposit services.