Easter Island airport (IPC)

Mataveri International Airport or Easter Island Airport, opened on March 6, 1967, is the most remote airport in the world, since the nearest air terminal, Mangareva, in French Polynesia, is located 2603 km (1617 miles) away. It operates regular flights to Santiago de Chile.

Official Website:

Number of Terminals - 1 - Open from 10:00 am until the last flight.

Airlines: LATAM (Tel +56 600 526 2000).

Annual passenger traffic: 314,000 passengers went through it in 2019.

Tel: +56 32 210 0237 / 0245.

 Location

The airport is located 1.6 km (1 mile) south of Hanga Roa, on the island of Rapa Nui.

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What services does Easter Island airport (IPC) facilities include

The airport has free Wi-Fi access.

Food and Drinks

The terminal has a bar-restaurant.

Shopping

Souvenir and handicraft stores.

Baggage

Inquiries about lost luggage should be directed to the offices of the corresponding airline.

Other Services

Accommodation near Easter Island airport (IPC)

There are reservation desks inside the terminal. Most accommodations in the surrounding area have complimentary shuttle services for their guests.

Hotel Hare Uta (0.3 km/0.2 miles)
Hotel Uka Mana (0.5 km/0.3 miles)
Hotel Ohana (0.8 km/0.5 miles)
Manureva Nui Hotel Boutique (0.8 km/0.5 miles)
Hotel Manutara (0.8 km/0.5 miles)

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Public and private transportation

Taxi

Although vehicles are available at the terminal exit, they are not frequent, so it is recommended to coordinate your transfer with your travel agency or hotel before arriving. Some of the companies with which you can reserve a vehicle in advance are Vive Isla de Pascua (Tel +56 97 994 0177), Taxi-tour Rapa Nui (Tel +56 94 230 3439), Mahinatur (Tel +56 32 210 0635). The ride to the center of Hanga Roa takes about 5-10 minutes.

Car rental agencies

Some of the most important car rental companies on the island are Insular (Tel +56 32 210 0480 / 0858) and Mahinatur (Tel +56 32 210 0635).

Parking services at Easter Island airport (IPC)

There is a free, open-air, unpaved space in front of the terminal building reserved for parking.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Passengers requiring special assistance or wheelchairs should coordinate the appropriate services with their airline or travel agency at the time of booking.