Taxi to the city center takes about 20 minutes. Isla Magdalena penguin ferry trips run November–February and take 2 hours each way.
Things to do at Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ)
Carlos Ibanez del Campo AirportPUQ
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Things to do in Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport
Punta Arenas is the southernmost city of any significance in the Americas and the gateway to Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. The city's Nao Victoria Museum has full-scale replicas of Magellan's ship and Darwin's Beagle. The Penguin Colonies at Isla Magdalena (accessible by ferry) host over 120,000 Magellanic penguins from October to March. Torres del Paine National Park is 340 km north — accessible by road or short flight.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport
- Torres del Paine requires at least 2 days from Punta Arenas — not a layover option without very extended time.
- Punta Arenas is extremely windy — bring windproof clothing year-round.
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Browse lounges at PUQ
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestSalon Pacific Club Punta Arenas
At Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile, the Salon Pacific Club Punta Arenas airport lounge is conveniently located airside in the Main Terminal, making it an easy stop for travelers once you’ve cleared security. After the security check, turn right and continue into the departures lounge area. From there, head up to the 2nd floor, where you’ll find the Pacific Club VIP Lounge. This straightforward location within the departures lounge helps you settle in and relax before your flight, without needing to leave the secure airside zone of the terminal during your travel through Punta Arenas.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.