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Chacalluta Airport

Arica, CL

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Chacalluta International Airport

Arica, Chile · South America

Chacalluta (ARI) is Arica’s far-north gateway with two Priority Pass lounges. Harmony Club (06:00–23:59, Intl+Domestic) is the primary product; Pacific Club is Domestic Mon–Sat only.

Airportist Score

6.8/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities6.6
Food & retail6.2
Ground access6.6
Reliability7.0
Lounges7.2

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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Chacalluta International Airport

Arica, Chile · South America

Chacalluta (ARI) is Arica’s far-north gateway with two Priority Pass lounges. Harmony Club (06:00–23:59, Intl+Domestic) is the primary product; Pacific Club is Domestic Mon–Sat only.

Airportist Score

6.8/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities6.6
Food & retail6.2
Ground access6.6
Reliability7.0
Lounges7.2

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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Lounge

Harmony nearly overnight; Pacific Club skips Sunday

Harmony 06:00–23:59 daily. Pacific Club 07:30–21:30 Mon–Sat only on PP.

Sunday travelers: Harmony is the PP play.

Find them

Both on 2nd floor airside

Harmony between Gates 3 and 2; Pacific Club between Gates 1 and 2 (Domestic only).

After security checks and passport control (Harmony PP location).

Access type

Harmony Intl+Domestic vs Pacific Domestic

Prefer Harmony when your boarding pass / PP type is international.

Pacific Club PP passenger type is Domestic only.

Harmony F&B

Cold buffet + standard and premium alcohol complimentary

PP lists cold buffet and both standard and premium-brand alcoholic drinks as complimentary for Harmony.

Stronger F&B signal than many Chilean regional rooms.

Live conditions

Right now at ARI

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

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Near-overnight Priority Pass holders via Harmony Club
Domestic or international passengers after security
Arica / northern Chile itineraries

Watch out for

Pacific Club closed Sundays on PP day pattern
Pacific Club Domestic-only PP type
Harmony max stay 4 hours
No published MCT; omit invented CLP taxi grids

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.

7.2

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.6

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.6

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.2

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

1

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for ARI.

Updated Sep 19, 2026

IATA ARI / ICAO SCAR — Aeropuerto Chacalluta de Arica (Arica y Parinacota)
PP Harmony Club — International + Domestic; 06:00–23:59 daily; 2nd floor between Gates 3–2; max 4h
PP Salones VIP Pacific Club — Domestic only; 07:30–21:30 Mon–Sat (Sunday not listed); between Gates 1–2; max 2h
Official ground cue: Ruta 5 norte → Ruta 12; information desk 24h
No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted

4 official sources

https://aeropuertoarica.cl/
https://aeropuertoarica.cl/como-llegar/
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/chile/chacalluta-international/ari1-harmony-club
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/chile/chacalluta-international/ari-salones-vip-pacific-club

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Getting There
2 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Cheapest: Taxi / transfer
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Lounges
2 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 1 rated worth it.
Harmony Club
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Traveler Tips
Prefer Harmony Club for hours + Intl/Domestic typing; Pacific Club is Domestic Mon–Sat only.
6 tips & hacks
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Amenities
2 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Harmony Club (PP)
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Water
No authoritative fountain map → 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 21, 21:09 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.