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How to get fromQuito Airport (UIO) to Atacama Desertby plane, unknown, car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito Airport (UIO) to Atacama Desert by plane, unknown, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Antofagasta Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane UIO - ANF
    2. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    9h 31m

  2. Car, bus, Tour, travel via Dos Puentes

    1. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal San Borjabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavadabus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Antofagasta to Mano del Desiertoshuttle bus
    5. Walk from Mano del Desierto to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    4d

  3. Fly to Calama Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane UIO - CJC
    2. Walk from Calama Airport (CJC) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    15h 13m

  4. Car, bus, Tour, travel

    1. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal San Borjabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Antofagastabus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Antofagasta to Mano del Desiertoshuttle bus
    5. Walk from Mano del Desierto to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    4d

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,899.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Quito Airport (UIO), Ecuador and Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Quito Airport (UIO) to Atacama Desert. However, you can fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) then travel to Atacama Desert. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Quito Airport to Atacama Desert via Quito, Dos Puentes, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Terminal San Borja, Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada, Avenida Pedro Aguirre Cerda esq. Huasco, Maipu esq. Avenida Argentina, Antofagasta, and Mano del Desierto in around 4d.

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