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Key info about flying to Calama
Depart from
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International
Arrive to
El Loa
Flights per week
186
Flight distance
1226 km
Worth visiting
Valle De La Luna, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile
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Getting from Calama airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: shared shuttle or colectivo.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5-10 min | $3,000 – $5,000; CLP 3,000–5,000 (USD $3–5); metered or fixed fare | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | fastest door-to-door option | |
10-20 min | $1,500 – $2,500; CLP 1,500–2,500 (USD $1.50–2.50); shared with other passengers | when full (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
10-25 min | $2,000 – $4,000; CLP 2,000–4,000 (USD $2–4); multiple stops possible | aligned with flight arrivals (traffic dependent) | affordable group travel | |
5-10 min | $8,000 – $15,000; CLP 8,000–15,000 (USD $8–15); pre-booked service | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | comfort and convenience | |
5-10 min | $25,000 – $50,000; CLP 25,000–50,000 (USD $25–50) per day; useful for Atacama exploration | on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent) | exploring the Atacama region |
Notes:
- Prices in CLP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- El Loa Airport is small with limited public transport options; taxis and transfers are the primary modes.
- Many travelers continue to San Pedro de Atacama (100 km east); separate shuttle services operate this route.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Weather in Calama
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 24°C | 11°C |
| February | 23°C | 11°C |
| March | 23°C | 10°C |
| April | 22°C | 8°C |
| May | 21°C | 6°C |
| June | 19°C | 5°C |
| July | 19°C | 4°C |
| August | 20°C | 5°C |
| September | 22°C | 7°C |
| October | 23°C | 8°C |
| November | 24°C | 9°C |
| December | 24°C | 10°C |
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