Airport
Balmaceda Airport (BBA)
Balmaceda Airport is the main air gateway to Coyhaique and Chile's Aysén region in Patagonia. Compare transfer options to Coyhaique, Puerto Aysén and other destinations along the Carretera Austral, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Balmaceda Airport
Balmaceda Airport is the main airport serving Coyhaique and the Aysén region in Chilean Patagonia. Located in the village of Balmaceda, about 55 km southeast of Coyhaique, it is the principal air gateway for travelers heading into northern Patagonia. The airport has been expanded with a new passenger terminal covering about 12,391 m² and fitted with five boarding bridges, while the former passenger building now handles cargo. It serves domestic routes linking the region with Santiago, Puerto Montt and Punta Arenas, mainly through LATAM, Sky Airline and JetSMART. By road, the airport is around 55 km from Coyhaique via Route 7, with travel times typically between 45 and 60 minutes. Official airport minibuses, taxis, private transfers and rental cars connect the terminal with Coyhaique, Puerto Aysén and destinations along the Carretera Austral. Passenger facilities include a VIP lounge, cafés, local food options, shops and parking, together with onward transport services, making the airport a practical gateway for exploring Aysén and Chilean Patagonia.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Balmaceda Airport operates through a single passenger terminal, which serves domestic flights operated mainly by LATAM, Sky Airline and JetSMART. The expanded terminal includes five boarding bridges, while the former passenger building now handles cargo.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Balmaceda Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Balmaceda Airport to hotels in Coyhaique, Puerto Aysén and other destinations across the Aysén region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Coyhaique and northern Patagonia.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Balmaceda Airport for independent travel along the Carretera Austral and onward journeys around the Aysén region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Balmaceda Airport, Coyhaique, hotels, event venues and other destinations.
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