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Nearest Airport to Santiago: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Santiago is Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP), about 58 km (36 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU), 122 km away.

Closest airport SLP Ponciano Arriaga International Airport 58 km · 36 mi · ~1 h 02 min by car
Closest international AGU Aguascalientes International Airport 122 km · 76 mi · ~2 h 11 min by car

Airports near Santiago

  1. 1
    Ponciano Arriaga International Airport Flag of MexicoSan Luis Potosí, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    SLP 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
  2. 2
    Aguascalientes International Airport Flag of MexicoAguascalientes, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico
    AGU 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
  3. 3
    General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport Flag of MexicoZacatecas, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    ZCL 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
  4. 4
    Guanajuato International Airport Flag of MexicoSilao, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    BJX 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min
  5. 5
    Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Flag of MexicoCelaya, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    CYW 220 km137 mi · ~3 h 56 min
  6. 6
    Querétaro Intercontinental Airport Flag of MexicoQuerétaro, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    QRO 243 km151 mi · ~4 h 20 min
  7. 7
    Cedros Airport Flag of MexicoMazapil, Mexico · Airfield Airports in Mexico
    — 245 km152 mi · ~4 h 22 min
  8. 8
    Unitec Guadalajara Helipad Flag of MexicoGuadalajara, Mexico · Airport Airports in Mexico
    — 286 km178 mi · ~5 h 06 min
  9. 9
    Guadalajara International Airport Flag of MexicoGuadalajara, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    GDL 288 km179 mi · ~5 h 08 min
  10. 10
    General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport Flag of MexicoCiudad Victoria, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico
    CVM 291 km181 mi · ~5 h 12 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Villa de Arista Airport68 km
  • Salitral de Carrera Airport79 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Santiago?

The nearest airport to Santiago is Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP), about 58 km (36 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU), 122 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Santiago?

Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU) is 122 km from Santiago in a straight line — roughly 2 h 11 min by car.

What other airports are near Santiago?

Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU) — 122 km, General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) — 135 km and Guanajuato International Airport (BJX) — 163 km.

How long does it take to get from Santiago to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport?

About 1 h 02 min by car for the 58 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.