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How to get fromLima to Atacama Desertby plane, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Lima to Atacama Desert by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly Jorge Chávez International Airport to Antofagasta Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane LIM - ANF
    2. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    8h 23m

  2. Bus to Francisco Carle Airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Jaujabus bus
    2. Fly from Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane JAU - ANF
    3. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    20h 36m

  3. Fly Jorge Chávez International Airport to Calama Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane LIM - CJC
    2. Walk from Calama Airport (CJC) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    13h 38m

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lima to Atacama Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,630.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Lima to Atacama Desert. However, you can take the line 1428 bus to Aduanas, walk to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF), then travel to Atacama Desert. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Jauja, take the taxi to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF), then travel to Atacama Desert.

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