Flights from London to Antofagasta take around 17-21 hours including connections. You'll fly into Cerro Moreno International Airport (ANF), about 22km from the centre.
British Airways operates direct London-Santiago flights taking 14.5 hours. From Santiago, domestic carriers like LATAM, JetSmart, and Sky Airline connect to Antofagasta.
Return fares range from £750-900 in low season to £1,100-1,400+ during peak periods. April-October typically offer the best deals.
Antofagasta operates on GMT-3 / GMT-4 (3-4 hours behind London in winter, 5 hours behind London in summer).
Price Patterns
Prices typically drop Tuesday/Wednesday for bookings
Last-minute deals are rare for this route due to steady tourist demand
March to May and September to November offers the best combination of weather and fares
Sweet Spot
6-10 weeks before travel for the best combination of availability and price.
Avoid Booking
Less than 2 weeks out (premium pricing)
During peak season (December–February / Chilean Summer)
School holiday periods if travelling with families
La Portada
Iconic 43-metre natural rock arch in the Pacific. One of Chile's most photographed landmarks.
Ruins of Huanchaca
Historic silver processing plant from 1888. Now a cultural centre and museum complex.
Muelle Historico
Historic port pier with panoramic ocean views. Watch sea lions and pelicans at the fishing harbour.
Regional Museum
Archaeology and natural history museum. Atacama Desert artefacts and mining heritage exhibits.
Paranal Observatory
ESO telescope site 120km south. World's most advanced optical observatory tours available.