There are 7 ways to get from Iquique to Calama Airport (CJC) by bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Bus via Pozo Almonte
best- Take the bus from Iquique to Pozo Almontebus Pica
- Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Busbus Calama
5h 38m$25–82Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Iquique to Calama-CJC392.8 km
4h 46m$30–45Drive 392.8 km
- Drive from Iquique to Calama Airport (CJC)car 392.8 km
4h 46m$49–70Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Iquique to Pozo Almontebus
- Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Iquique Airportbus
- Fly from Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane IQQ - CJC
6h 38m$87–297Bus
- Take the bus from Rodovario de Iquique to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus Iquique
5h 59m$32–65Bus via Quillagua
- Take the bus from Iquique to Pozo Almontebus
- Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Quillaguabus
- Take the bus from Quillagua to Terminal Rodoviario Calamabus
6h 13m$27–63Bus #2
- Take the bus from Iquique to Terminal de Buses Calamabus Iquique
6h 26m$32–67
Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iquique to Calama Airport (CJC) is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Iquique to Calama Airport (CJC) is to Airport Transfer which takes 4h 46m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Iquique to Calama Airport (CJC). However, there are services departing from Iquique and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus via Pozo Almonte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Iquique and Calama Airport (CJC) is 394 km. The road distance is 392.8 km.
The best way to get from Iquique to Calama Airport (CJC) without a car is to bus via Pozo Almonte which takes 5h 38m and costs $25 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Iquique to Calama Airport (CJC), including transfers.
Iquique to Calama Airport (CJC) bus services, operated by Chile Local Buses, depart from Iquique station.
Iquique to Calama Airport (CJC) bus services, operated by Chile Local Buses, arrive at Pozo Almonte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iquique to Calama Airport (CJC) is 393 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Iquique to Calama Airport (CJC).
There are 83+ hotels available in Calama Airport (CJC).
What companies run services between Iquique, Chile and Calama Airport (CJC), Chile?
You can take a bus from Iquique to Calama Airport (CJC) via Pozo Almonte and Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus in around 5h 38m.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Diego Aracena International Airport to Calama Airport via Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Thursday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- skyairline.com
Flights from Diego Aracena International Airport to Calama Airport via La Serena
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $75–260
Flights from Diego Aracena International Airport to Calama Airport via Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–260
- Website
- jetsmart.com
Flights from Diego Aracena International Airport to Calama Airport via La Serena
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Diego Aracena International Airport to Calama Airport via Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Bus from Iquique to Pozo Almonte
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- pica.cl
Bus from Iquique to Pozo Almonte
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- pica.cl
Bus from Pozo Almonte to Iquique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- pica.cl
Bus from Iquique to Pozo Almonte
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- pica.cl
- [email protected]
- Website
- pullmansanandres.cl
Bus from Iquique to Pozo Almonte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- pullmansanandres.cl
- Semi Cama
- $20–27
- Cama
- $22–35
Bus from Pozo Almonte to Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Schedules at
- pullmansanandres.cl
- Semi Cama
- $30–40
- Cama
- $30–45
Bus from Iquique to Pozo Almonte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- pullmansanandres.cl
- Semi Cama
- $20–27
- Cama
- $22–35
Bus from Rodovario de Iquique to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–50
- Schedules at
- pullmansanandres.cl
- Semi Cama
- $30–45
- Cama
- $35–50
Bus from Iquique to Pozo Almonte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- pullmansanandres.cl
- Semi Cama
- $20–27
- Cama
- $22–35
Bus from Iquique to Terminal de Buses Calama
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–50
- Schedules at
- pullmansanandres.cl
- Semi Cama
- $30–45
- Cama
- $35–50
- [email protected]
- Website
- kupos.cl
Bus from Iquique to Pozo Almonte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://kupos.cl/es/pasajes/bus/san-antonio
- Road
- $6–9
Bus from Iquique to Pozo Almonte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://kupos.cl/es/pasajes/bus/san-antonio
- Road
- $6–9
Bus from Iquique to Pozo Almonte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://kupos.cl/es/pasajes/bus/san-antonio
- Road
- $6–9
Bus from Iquique to Terminal de Buses Calama
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://kupos.cl/es/pasajes/bus/san-antonio
- Road
- $13–19
- Phone
- +56 22 570 8687
- [email protected]
- Website
- kennybus.cl
Bus from Pozo Almonte to Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Schedules at
- kennybus.cl
Bus from Pozo Almonte to Quillagua
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Schedules at
- kennybus.cl
- Phone
- +56 2 2570 8687
- [email protected]
- Website
- busestarapaca.cl
Bus from Pozo Almonte to Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- busestarapaca.cl
- Salon Cama
- $14–20
- Premium
- $16–22
Bus from Quillagua to Terminal Rodoviario Calama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- busestarapaca.cl
- Salon Cama
- $12–17
- Premium
- $14–19
- Phone
- +56 600 600 0018
- [email protected]
- Website
- pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Pozo Almonte to Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- pullmanbus.cl
- Book at
- pullmanbus.cl
- Salón Cama
- $18–35
Bus from Rodovario de Iquique to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- pullmanbus.cl
- Book at
- pullmanbus.cl
- Salón Cama
- $20–35
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Iquique to Calama-CJC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–45
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Iquique and Calama Airport (CJC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








