Punta Arenas Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Punta Arenas Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

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PUQ Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Punta Arenas Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport.

What to Expect

Punta Arenas Airport (code: PUQ) has a small terminal that primarily handles regional flights. Facilities are basic, including a restaurant with free WiFi and a few small shops. Economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge.

Sleeping in Punta Arenas Airport

Due to early flight departures, overnight travellers are common, and reviews describe a pleasant and safe experience. The first floor may be quieter, but the second floor has more floor space and power outlets. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.

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Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the terminal sounds like a nightmare, the nearest hotels are in Punta Arenas, approx. 20–25 minutes away by car.

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Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass, or using a lounge membership program.

Salones VIP Pacific Club – Location: National Terminal, Airside, 2nd Floor, Gate 2. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.

Food & Drinks

Sabor Magallanico offers full-service dining. At the time of this update, we didn’t have any information about 24 hour food options. If you know, click here to update the guide.

Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Showers

Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is reportedly available inside the airport restaurant. Availability elsewhere in the terminal is unclear.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.

ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Fees may apply, especially for international withdrawals. Location details unavailable.
Duty-Free & Shopping – A small selection of shops offers local crafts, souvenirs, jewelry, and travel essentials.
Information Desk – Located in the main hall (landside).

Airlines

Punta Arenas Airport is served by the following airlines: DAP Aerovias • Jet Smart • LATAM • Sky Airline.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

These car rental agencies are available on-site: Emsa Rent a Car • Europcar • Hertz • Recasur • Salfarent.

Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Mini-bus

Transportation via mini-bus is provided by Fin Del Mundo. At the time of this update, the fare is 5,000 CLP. No further information is available.

Taxis

Taxis and shared-ride transfer minibuses are available in the ground transportation area. As of this update, a taxi ride to Punta Arenas (city center) is $10,000.00 (pesos).

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

Last updated: 2026-03-24

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.