Flying from Puerto Natales Airport (PNT) to Calama Airport (CJC): what you need to know
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your PNT to CJC flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to explore a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Puerto Natales Airport to Calama Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is a well-known stop between PNT and CJC.
Handy information about Puerto Natales Airport (PNT)
81% of flights leaving Puerto Natales Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from PNT.
Puerto Natales Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Puerto Natales. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Puerto Natales Airport to Calama Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near PNT:
Arriving at Calama Airport (CJC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Puerto Natales Airport to Calama Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CJC instead:
Pick up a Calama Airport rental car and explore Calama and beyond with your own wheels. United rent a car, Street Rent a Car and United are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Calama Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Calama Airport (CJC) to central Calama
Calama Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Calama. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Calama Airport (CJC)
June is the busiest month for flights from Puerto Natales Airport to Calama Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Calama in March.
Book your flight from Puerto Natales Airport to Calama Airport for November if you want to go to Calama during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PNT to CJC in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Chile
Antofagasta is just one of the many places in Chile waiting to be discovered once you've seen Calama. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Playa Paraiso, La Portada and Poruna Volcano.
Around 274 kilometres north-west of Calama, Iquique is another essential stop in Chile. No visit is complete without checking out Playa Cavancha, Playa Brava and Dunas de Iquique.
