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How to get fromEcuador to Atacama Desertby plane, unknown, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane GYE - ANF
    2. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    9h 22m

  2. Bus to Tumbes, fly, travel

    1. Take the bus from Machala to Huaquillasbus bus
    2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane TBP - ANF
    3. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    12h

  3. Fly from Cuenca, travel

    1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane CUE - ANF
    2. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    15h 24m

  4. Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane UIO - ANF
    3. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    12h 6m

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$262Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ecuador to Atacama Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,758.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Ecuador to Atacama Desert. However, you can take the taxi to Guayaquil-Airport-GYE airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF), then travel to Atacama Desert. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Huaquillas, drive to Tumbes (TBP) airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF), then travel to Atacama Desert.

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