Chacalluta International Airport ARISCAR

Chacalluta International Airport (ARI) is Arica’s airport in far northern Chile, close to the Peruvian border. It is not a major hub and is not a global-alliance or airline hub; think of it as a compact regional gateway rather than a transfer airport. Current passenger service is mainly domestic within Chile, with LATAM, SKY and JetSMART the key names to check, though the field is international-capable. The passenger setup is simple: one terminal building, so there are no inter-terminal transfers to plan. For the city, use the official taxi or transfer counters; the ride to central Arica is usually about 15–25 minutes depending on traffic and exact destination. Layovers are easiest when treated as landside time: there is no airside hotel, facilities are modest, and the airport is close enough to town for a short visit if you have several hours. The lounge scene is limited but not empty: the airport lists Harmony Lounge on level 1, operating around flight schedules; there is no large airline flagship lounge presence, and Priority Pass / DragonPass acceptance should be checked in-app on the travel day because listings can change.

Timezone: America/Santiago

Airport lounges

Lounge access is reference info; commission never ranks.

Official info

Official site

https://aeropuertoarica.cl/en/

General

+56 58 221 3416

Customer service

+56 9 4478 1009

As of 2026-06-21 — confirm with the airport.

Airport facts

ICAO

SCAR

Elevation

167 ft

Scheduled service

Yes

Runways

1

Longest runway

9186 ft

Terminals

Airport services

Cities served

Hotels near the airport