How to Get to Torres del Paine
Airports, onward transport, and entry requirements for Torres del Paine, Chile.
Getting There
Nearest Airport: Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo (PUQ), Punta Arenas
Flight Hubs: Santiago (2.5h direct to PUQ), Buenos Aires (via Santiago). Also Aeropuerto Teniente Julio Gallardo (PMC) in Puerto Natales, closer but fewer connections.
Local Transport: Bus from Puerto Natales to park entrance (1.5-2h, ~4,000-6,000 CLP/$4-7). Catamaran across Grey Lake (seasonal). No cars inside the trekking zones.
Visa: Chile: US, EU, Canadian, Australian and ~90 nationalities visa-free for up to 90 days. Torres del Paine National Park charges a separate CONAF entry fee (buy online in advance).