Which airport should I fly into for La Serena?

The closest airport, La Florida Airport (LSC), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from La Serena?

The nearest is about 3 mi (5 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into La Serena?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near La Serena

The closest airports to La Serena, Chile: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to La Serena, Chile is La Florida Airport (LSC), about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 11 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
LSC	La Florida AirportLa Serena-Coquimbo, Chile	3 mi / 5 km	11 min	Regional
COW	Tambillos AirportCoquimbo, Chile	21 mi / 33 km	40 min	Regional
OVL	El Tuqui AirportOvalle, Chile	45 mi / 73 km	1 hr 21 min	Regional
VLR	Vallenar AirportVallenar, Chile	95 mi / 153 km	2 hr 13 min	Regional
CPO	Desierto de Atacama AirportCopiapo, Chile	185 mi / 297 km	4 hr 17 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, La Florida Airport (LSC) is the most convenient at about 3 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into La Serena. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with LSC.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near LSC saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Other cities these airports serve

Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to La Serena is La Florida Airport (LSC), about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 11 min by road.