Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT)
Departure from Puerto Natales
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Arrival to Puerto Natales
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Frequently Asked Question
No. Scheduled flights to Puerto Natales run seasonally, mainly in the southern summer. Check the latest schedule for your dates.
It is a small airport with one terminal and a single runway, so moving from check-in to boarding is quick.
LATAM and Sky Airline have operated seasonal flights connecting Puerto Natales with Santiago and Puerto Montt.
The airport is about 7 kilometres north of town, roughly a 10-minute drive.
Many travellers fly into Punta Arenas instead and continue to Puerto Natales by bus or rental car.
Rent a car, book a transfer or head into Puerto Natales to pick up buses and tours. The park is around two hours away by road.
Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport uses the IATA code PNT and the ICAO code SCNT.
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Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT)
About Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport
Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT) is the airport of Puerto Natales, a town in Chile's Magallanes Region and the usual base for trips to Torres del Paine National Park. It has no regular year-round scheduled service. Instead, airlines add seasonal flights during the busy southern summer, when Patagonia draws the most visitors.
Location near Puerto Natales
The airport is about 7 kilometres north of Puerto Natales, near the waters of the Admiral Montt Gulf. The drive into town is short, usually around 10 minutes. The Argentine border is also nearby, which makes the area a crossroads for Patagonia itineraries.
Terminal and runway at Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport
This is a small airport with a single terminal and one asphalt runway. Facilities are simple, so expect a compact check-in hall and a modest waiting area rather than a large shopping zone.
Seasonal flights at Puerto Natales
During the peak season, LATAM and Sky Airline have offered flights linking Puerto Natales with Santiago and Puerto Montt. Outside the season, flights are limited or absent, so always check the latest schedule. When there is no direct option, many travellers fly into Punta Arenas and continue by bus.
Getting from the airport to Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine
Taxis and pre-booked transfers meet arriving flights in season. Car rental is a popular choice for exploring the region at your own pace. Torres del Paine National Park lies around two hours away by road.
Around Puerto Natales
Torres del Paine is the main attraction, with its granite towers, glaciers and lakes. Closer to town, the waterfront and fjord views are worth a stroll, and boat trips head out to glaciers along the fjords.
Tips for travelling to Puerto Natales
- Book early for the southern summer, when flights and hotels fill quickly.
- Pack windproof layers, since Patagonian weather changes fast.
- Confirm your transfer in advance if you land late in the day.
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