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Antofagasta Airport

Antofagasta, CL

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Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport

Antofagasta, Chile · South America

Northern Chile’s Antofagasta Andrés Sabella gateway with Priority Pass Salones VIP Pacific Club airside Level 2 opposite Gate 3 (domestic) — operator hours Sun–Fri continuous 24h / Sat close 20:00 / Sun reopen 07:30, PP max stay 6h — plus official concessioned ground transport at baggage-claim counters.

Airportist Score

6.8/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail6.4
Ground access6.4
Reliability6.8
Lounges7.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport

Antofagasta, Chile · South America

Northern Chile’s Antofagasta Andrés Sabella gateway with Priority Pass Salones VIP Pacific Club airside Level 2 opposite Gate 3 (domestic) — operator hours Sun–Fri continuous 24h / Sat close 20:00 / Sun reopen 07:30, PP max stay 6h — plus official concessioned ground transport at baggage-claim counters.

Airportist Score

6.8/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail6.4
Ground access6.4
Reliability6.8
Lounges7.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Terminals
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Hours

24h Sun–Fri; Sat closes 20:00

Salones VIP operator: continuous Sun–Fri; Saturday close 20:00; Sunday reopen 07:30.

PP/Amex: max stay 6 hours; domestic only.

Gate 3

Level 2 opposite Gate 3

Airside after security on Level 2 opposite Gate 3 (PP); operator also cites in front of gate 3 / near gate 2 framing.

Domestic boarding pass required.

Alcohol

3-drink limit; 10:00–00:00 service

Operator: 3 alcoholic drinks per passenger; alcohol 10:00–00:00.

PP lists standard alcoholic drinks among facilities.

Ground

Official concessioned transfers only

Airport transport page: book official services at counters in/near baggage claim.

Do not invent CLP taxi tariffs.

Live conditions

Right now at ANF

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Domestic PP holders on Antofagasta mining/leisure banks
LATAM / Sky / Jetsmart northern Chile traffic
Travelers using official airport-concessioned transfers

Watch out for

Pacific Club PP is domestic only
Saturday close 20:00 (operator); Sunday open from 07:30
PP max stay 6 hours (Amex/PP conditions)
Use only official concessioned ground providers per airport transport page
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.0

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.8

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.4

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.4

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.8

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.4

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Main passenger terminal

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for ANF.

Updated Sep 25, 2026

IATA ANF / ICAO SCFA — Andrés Sabella Gálvez International (Antofagasta / Cerro Moreno)
GPS -23.444444, -70.445
Salones VIP Pacific Club (PP) — airside Level 2 opposite Gate 3; domestic only; max stay 6h; under-2 free
Operator hours: Sun–Fri continuous 24h; Sat closes 20:00; Sun opens 07:30 (subject to first commercial flight)
Alcohol limit 3 drinks/pax; alcohol service 10:00–00:00 (operator)
Official transport: concessioned providers at/near baggage claim — use only those

3 official sources

https://aeropuertoantofagasta.cl/
https://salonesvip.cl/eng/salon-antofagasta
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/chile/cerro-moreno-international/anf1-salones-vip-pacific-club

Full guide

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Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
2 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Cheapest: Official concessioned airport transfer / taxi
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Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 1 rated worth it.
Salones VIP Pacific Club
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Traveler Tips
Domestic boarding pass only for Pacific Club PP.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Salones VIP Pacific Club (PP)Official concessioned transport
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 27, 02:26 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.