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How to get fromAtacama Desert to Ecuadorby unknown, plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Atacama Desert to Ecuador by unknown, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Travel, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport

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    1. Walk from Atacama Desert to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane ANF - GYE
    11h 30m

  2. Travel, fly to Cuenca

    1. Walk from Atacama Desert to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Cuenca (CUE)plane plane ANF - CUE
    12h 49m

  3. Travel, fly to Tumbes, bus

    1. Walk from Atacama Desert to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Tumbes (TBP)plane plane ANF - TBP
    3. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Machalabus bus
    13h 48m

  4. Travel, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    1. Walk from Atacama Desert to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane ANF - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    10h 6m

Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,754.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 30m

What companies run services between Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Chile and Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Atacama Desert to Ecuador. However, you can travel to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE), then take the taxi to Durán. Alternatively, you can travel to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) airport, fly to Cuenca (CUE), walk to Aeropuerto, then take the vehicle to Antonio Borrero.

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