Traveling from Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ) to Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Pres Ibanez Airport to Teniente Vidal Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your PUQ to BBA flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Flying into Balmaceda (and then exploring more of Chile!) is a cinch with Aerovias DAP. This popular airline has direct flights from Pres Ibanez Airport to Teniente Vidal Airport.
Aerovias DAP is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Pres Ibanez Airport to Teniente Vidal Airport. Many travelers pass through El Tepual Airport when flying between PUQ and BBA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ) to Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Pres Ibanez Airport to Teniente Vidal Airport flight is $90. A return fare is currently $197. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PUQ to BBA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Pres Ibanez Airport to Teniente Vidal Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PUQ to BBA.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Pres Ibanez Airport to Teniente Vidal Airport.
Handy information about Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
Pres Ibanez Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.28% of flights that depart PUQ arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Pres Ibanez Airport from central Punta Arenas, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 miles from the airport to the city center.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Pres Ibanez Airport to Teniente Vidal Airport? Hospedaje Isla Magdalena and Cabaña Nothofagus PUQ are close to PUQ. They're a particularly great option if you're taking off early.
Arriving at Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA)
Pick up a Teniente Vidal Airport rental car and discover Balmaceda and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Routes Car Rentals are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Teniente Vidal Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA) to central Balmaceda
From Teniente Vidal Airport, Balmaceda is approximately 0.4 miles away. It takes around 0 hours to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA)
June is the busiest month for flights from Pres Ibanez Airport to Teniente Vidal Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Balmaceda in May.
The warmest month in Balmaceda is February, with the temperature ranging between 36ºF and 68ºF. Lock in your flights from Pres Ibanez Airport to Teniente Vidal Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from PUQ to BBA in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºF and 37ºF on average.
Explore more of Chile
Coyhaique is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Balmaceda. Around 30 miles away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Cerro El Fraile, Granja Educativa Coyhaique and Plaza Sta. Herminia.
Around 260 miles north-west of Balmaceda, Castro is another favorite stop in Chile. Start your sightseeing at Church of San Francisco, Iglesia San Francisco and Palafitos.
