Flying from Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ) to Stanley Airport (MPN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Punta Arenas Airport to Stanley Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
To ensure you get on your PUQ to MPN flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak periods, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is LATAM Airlines.
Among carriers operating PUQ to MPN flights, LATAM Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Handy information about Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ)
Of the flights that depart from Punta Arenas Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
Punta Arenas Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Punta Arenas. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
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Getting from Stanley Airport (MPN) to central Stanley
From Stanley Airport, Stanley is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Stanley Airport (MPN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Punta Arenas Airport to Stanley Airport. October is the most popular month to visit Stanley. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Punta Arenas Airport to Stanley Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Stanley, with the temperature ranging from 6ºC (43ºF) to 14ºC (57ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PUQ to MPN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.