Flights to Iquique
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Iquique is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diego Aracena International Airport | IQQ | 36 km (22 mi) | 10,991 ft | 155 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,991 ft, IQQ can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 155 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Iquique
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iquique to Lima | Peru | 1,168 km (726 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Iquique to Santiago | Chile | 1,473 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Iquique to Córdoba | Argentina | 1,380 km (857 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Iquique to La Paz | Bolivia | 464 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Iquique to Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Bolivia | 781 km (485 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Iquique to Asunción | Paraguay | 1,400 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Iquique to Callao | Peru | 1,174 km (730 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Iquique to Arequipa | Peru | 449 km (279 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Iquique to Cochabamba | Bolivia | 525 km (326 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Iquique to Puente Alto | Chile | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Iquique to Porto Velho | Brazil | 1,439 km (894 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Iquique to San Miguel de Tucumán | Argentina | 890 km (553 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Iquique to Salta | Argentina | 705 km (438 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Iquique to Maipú | Chile | 1,480 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Iquique to Huancayo | Peru | 1,054 km (655 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Iquique to Cusco | Peru | 768 km (477 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Iquique to Rio Branco | Brazil | 1,166 km (724 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Iquique to Antofagasta | Chile | 383 km (238 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Iquique to Corrientes | Argentina | 1,404 km (873 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Iquique to Viña del Mar | Chile | 1,431 km (889 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Iquique to Pucallpa | Peru | 1,398 km (869 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Iquique to Resistencia | Argentina | 1,391 km (865 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Iquique to São Paulo | Brazil | 2,452 km (1,523 mi) | about 3 h 54 min |
| Iquique to Johannesburg | South Africa | 9,800 km (6,089 mi) | about 13 h 19 min |
| Iquique to Jakarta | Indonesia | 17,058 km (10,599 mi) | about 22 h 37 min |
| Iquique to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 2,801 km (1,740 mi) | about 4 h 20 min |
| Iquique to Sydney | Australia | 12,576 km (7,814 mi) | about 16 h 52 min |
| Iquique to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 11,741 km (7,296 mi) | about 15 h 48 min |
| Iquique to Cape Town | South Africa | 8,645 km (5,372 mi) | about 11 h 50 min |
| Iquique to Durban | South Africa | 9,917 km (6,162 mi) | about 13 h 28 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Iquique?
Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) is the closest large airport at 36 km (22 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is IQQ from Iquique city centre?
36 km (22 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Iquique on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.