Airport
Mataveri International Airport (IPC)
Mataveri International Airport is the main gateway to Easter Island and the town of Hanga Roa, serving one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world. Compare transfer options from the airport to Hanga Roa and plan your journey to the island's archaeological sites and coastal areas.
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About Mataveri International Airport
Mataveri International Airport is the main gateway to Easter Island (Rapa Nui) and the nearby town of Hanga Roa. Opened in 1967, it is widely regarded as one of the most remote airports in the world and provides the island's only commercial air link.
The airport has a single terminal and one long runway, which was extended in the 1980s to accommodate wide-body aircraft. Today, LATAM operates scheduled flights connecting Easter Island with Santiago and a limited number of international destinations, including Papeete in French Polynesia.
Located about 1.5 km from central Hanga Roa, the airport sits very close to the island's main town. Travellers can continue by taxi, hotel shuttle, rental car or a short transfer, making onward travel to accommodation and nearby archaeological sites straightforward.
Despite its small size, the airport provides essential passenger services such as check-in, security, baggage claim, a café, shops and Wi-Fi, supporting both leisure travellers and the island's tourism-based economy.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Mataveri International Airport operates through a single passenger terminal used for both domestic and international flights. The compact single-story building handles all arrivals and departures, with LATAM as the main scheduled carrier.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Mataveri International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Mataveri International Airport to hotels, guesthouses and other locations in Hanga Roa and across Easter Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, sightseeing around Easter Island or visits to archaeological sites.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Mataveri International Airport for independent travel around Easter Island and visits to moai sites and coastal areas.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Mataveri International Airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations on Easter Island.
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