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How to get fromMendoza Airport (MDZ) to Calama Airport (CJC)by plane, helicopter, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Mendoza Airport (MDZ) to Calama Airport (CJC) by plane, helicopter, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Calama Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane MDZ - CJC
    3h 59m
    $95–300

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus bus Santiago
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal Balmaceda Turbusbus bus Santiago Alameda / ...
    29h 4m
    $75–157

  3. Fly to Antofagasta Airport, helicopter, shuttle

    1. Fly from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane MDZ - ANF
    2. Take the helicopter from Antofagasta Airport to San Pedro de Atacama Airporthelicopter helicopter
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama Airportshuttle bus
    6h 59m
    $9,070–9,247

  4. Bus via La Serena

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal de buses La Serenabus bus San Juan
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal de Buses Calamabus bus Calama
    27h 9m
    $79–173

  5. Drive 1,530.7 km

    1. Drive from Mendoza Airport (MDZ) to Calama Airport (CJC)car car 1,530.7 km
    23h 18m
    $189–273

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus bus Santiago
    2. Take the bus from Batuco to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus bus Calama / ...
    30h 5m
    $76–136

  7. Bus via Salta

    1. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Mendoza to Media Aguabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Media Agua to Terminal de Saltabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Calamabus bus
    30h 51m
    $91–193

Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Mendoza Airport (MDZ) to Calama Airport (CJC).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,149 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Mendoza Airport (MDZ), Argentina and Calama Airport (CJC), Chile?

LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to Calama Airport (CJC) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mendoza Airport (MDZ) to Calama Airport (CJC) via Terminal Mendoza, Terminal de buses La Serena, and Terminal de Buses Calama in around 27h 9m.

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