Transfer to/from - Copiapó Atacama airport (CPO)

 

Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Desierto de Atacama airport (CPO)

Transportation

Bus - Services from Transportes Salinas (Tel +56 967 121 340 / 950 113 940) and Turismo Casther (Tel +56 52 223 5891 / 996 456 386) to destinations inside and outside the city.

Taxi - Next to the terminal building entrance, there are cabs from different operators. Journey time to Copiapó is 45 minutes and to Caldera is 20 min.

 

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Taxi operators

Luis Iturra (Tel +56 996 277 592)
Jaime Aguilar (Tel +56 976 236 402 / 989 628 674)
Luis Villaroel (Tel +56 995 426 312)
Angel Cortes (Tel +56 995 426 751)
José Iturra (Tel +56 991 619 866)
René Wastavino (Tel +56 997 915 080)
Helio Pérez (Tel +56 988 413 423)
David Rojas (Tel +56 967 513 457)
Javier Pasten (Tel +56 974 751 005)
ExploAtacama (Tel +56 996 456 386)
Jorge Díaz (Tel +56 982 865 526)

 

Latest updates: October 02, 2019

Transportation Tips to/from the airport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.
 
 1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening.
 
If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time.
 
If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications.
 
If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.
 
 2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive.
 
Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff.
 
It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver.
 
On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.
 
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