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Is a 45 min layover in Punta Arenas long enough?

PUQ · Carlos Ibanez Del Campo International · Punta Arenas, Chile
Probably Enough

Yes, 45 minutes is probably enough for a layover at PUQ (Punta Arenas).

Meets the standard domestic-domestic MCT for this compact single-terminal airport.
Quick Stats
Concourses
1
Max Transit
8m
Avg. Security
8m
Primary Hub
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Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45min
tight
Domestic → International
60min
✗
International → Domestic
60min
✗
International → International
60min
✗
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Tips for 45 min Connections
Almost all traffic is domestic LATAM flights to/from Santiago, so build in time only if you're on one of the rare international or charter services.
There is no dedicated transit area — expect to collect any checked bags and re-enter through the single security checkpoint even on a same-airline connection.
The terminal is small enough that gate-to-gate walks take only a few minutes, but flight frequency is low, so missed connections can mean a long wait for the next flight.
Weather in Punta Arenas causes frequent delays and cancellations due to strong Patagonian winds, so treat any tight connection here with caution regardless of official MCT.
Food and shopping options are very limited, so plan meals before or after your flight rather than relying on the terminal.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
Getting Between Concourses
There is only one small terminal building, so all connections happen via a short walk through a single shared gate area and security checkpoint. There is no airside transfer corridor; passengers typically exit to the landside hall and re-clear a single security screening point before re-entering the gate lounge. International flights (rare, mostly seasonal charters or Argentina links) are processed through the same small hall with basic passport control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at Carlos Ibanez Del Campo International (PUQ)?

Meets the standard domestic-domestic MCT for this compact single-terminal airport.

What is the minimum connection time at PUQ?

Minimum connection times at Carlos Ibanez Del Campo International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 45 minutes, International-to-International is 60 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 45 minutes connection at PUQ on an international flight?

45 minutes is below the 60-minute international MCT at Carlos Ibanez Del Campo International. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. There is only one small terminal building, so all connections happen via a short walk through a single shared gate area and security checkpoint. There is no airside transfer corridor; passengers typically exit to the landside hall and re-clear a single security screening point before re-entering the gate lounge. International flights (rare, mostly seasonal charters or Argentina links) are processed through the same small hall with basic passport control.

What happens if I miss my connection at PUQ?

With only a handful of daily flights (mostly LATAM to Santiago), missing a connection can mean rebooking onto the next available flight the same day or the following day; head straight to the LATAM counter in the single terminal hall, as there is no dedicated transfer desk.

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