Access
Punta Arenas can be accessed by sea, by land or air.
Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (IATA: PUQ, ICAO: SCCI), located 20 km north of the city, is the main gateway to the region and serves Punta Arenas. Transport, rental car, duty free shops and custom office services are available in the building. Airlines serving the airport include LAN Chile and Sky Airline, as well as charter flights.
By road, passing through Argentine territory is mandatory as there are no direct routes within Chilean territory.
By sea, several cruises and ferries can take you to the city, although the costs are much higher because they include stops at tourist sites along the route.
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