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Nearest Airport to Arica: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Arica is Chacalluta International Airport (ARI), about 15 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ), 230 km away.

Closest airport ARI Chacalluta International Airport 15 km · 9 mi · ~16 min by car
Closest international IQQ Diego Aracena International Airport 230 km · 143 mi · ~4 h 06 min by car

Airports near Arica

  1. 1
    Chacalluta International Airport Flag of ChileArica, Chile · Regional Airports in Chile
    ARI 15 km9 mi · ~16 min
  2. 2
    Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport Flag of PeruTacna, Peru · Regional Airports in Peru
    TCQ 47 km29 mi · ~50 min
  3. 3
    General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport Flag of PeruIlo, Peru · Regional Airports in Peru
    ILQ 141 km87 mi · ~2 h 31 min
  4. 4
    Diego Aracena International Airport Flag of ChileIquique, Chile · International Airports in Chile
    IQQ 230 km143 mi · ~4 h 06 min
  5. 5
    Rodríguez Ballón International Airport Flag of PeruArequipa, Peru · International Airports in Peru Meet & Greet →
    AQP 273 km170 mi · ~4 h 52 min
  6. 6
    El Alto International Airport Flag of BoliviaLa Paz / El Alto, Bolivia · International Airports in Bolivia Meet & Greet →
    LPB 313 km194 mi · ~5 h 35 min
  7. 7
    Inca Manco Capac International Airport Flag of PeruJuliaca, Peru · International Airports in Peru
    JUL 335 km208 mi · ~5 h 59 min
  8. 8
    Juan Mendoza International Airport Flag of BoliviaOruro, Bolivia · International Airports in Bolivia
    ORU 345 km214 mi · ~6 h 10 min
  9. 9
    Barriles Airport Flag of ChileTocopilla, Chile · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Chile
    TOQ 408 km254 mi · ~7 h 18 min
  10. 10
    Joya Andina International Airport Flag of BoliviaQuijarro, Bolivia · International Airports in Bolivia
    UYU 422 km262 mi · ~7 h 32 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Arica; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Arica?

The nearest airport to Arica is Chacalluta International Airport (ARI), about 15 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ), 230 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Arica?

Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) is 230 km from Arica in a straight line — roughly 4 h 06 min by car.

What other airports are near Arica?

Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) — 47 km, General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport (ILQ) — 141 km and Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) — 230 km.

How long does it take to get from Arica to Chacalluta International Airport?

About 16 min by car for the 15 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.