Mataveri Airport is Easter Island's (Rapa Nui) only airport, among the world's most isolated, approximately 3,700 km from mainland Chile.
It has one of the world's longest runways, built in part as a possible emergency landing site for NASA's Space Shuttle, and is located just minutes from Hanga Roa, the island's only inhabited settlement.
How to get to Mataveri Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to IPC
Parking near Mataveri Airport
The parking is close to the terminal, of small dimensions.
The parking is unsupervised; rates remain accessible.
How to get to Isla de Pascua from IPC
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Mataveri Airport
Some local car rental operators (cars, quads, motorbikes) have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the archaeological sites scattered across the island.
It is standard practice to bring your driver's licence, passport, and credit card; the IDP is usually also requested.
Hotels near Mataveri Airport
Hanga Roa
By car, 5-7 minutes are enough for the roughly 3 km separating Mataveri from the centre of Hanga Roa; on foot it is a 30-40 minute walk without a continuous pavement, so most visitors use the transfer offered by the property or a taxi arranged in advance.
Best for: Anyone visiting Rapa Nui: there is no alternative area, only the choice between the north side near Pea beach and the south side towards the Rano Kau volcano.
- Restaurants, the two main supermarkets and the small harbour are all within walking distance of any lodging in town
- Many cabañas and hostales include a free airport pick-up, handy since there are no public buses or guaranteed taxi queues
- The airport perimeter effectively cuts the town in two: those seeking absolute silence need to head to the far south, at the foot of Rano Kau
- Outside the central streets there is no public lighting, so in the evening it is better to stay around the port and the church
Recommended hotels
- Camping Hostal Tipanie Moana Aeropuerto Centro Two blocks from the Mataveri terminal and a few minutes on foot from the small harbour: among the properties closest to the airport by far, with a garden, a shared kitchen and camping as well as rooms. View availability
- Apartamentos Tupuna Lodge Four apartments with a kitchen, a 5-minute drive from Pea beach and the Pea natural pool, with free airport transfer included in both directions. View availability
- Cabañas Mana Nui Inn In the heart of Hanga Roa, about a 3-minute walk from one of the best sunset-watching spots in town and a short distance from the moai in the centre. View availability
- Cabañas Christophe Local-style bungalows on the slopes of Rano Kau, about 15 minutes on foot (5 by car) from the centre: a private kitchen, a private terrace and breakfast offered on the first day by the owner, Christophe. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The small terminal, with its characteristic Rapa Nui-style architecture, is easily navigable. From check-in to gate you generally walk only a few minutes.
Flights are limited to just a few weekly frequencies, almost all operated by LATAM from Santiago: always verify updated schedules in advance, as it is the only regular connection to the island.
Map of Mataveri Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What's needed to enter Easter Island?
Besides the normal entry requirements for Chile, it's mandatory to fill out the Formulario Único de Ingreso (FUI) online before boarding, with proof of a return flight within 30 days and of accommodation booked at a SERNATUR-authorized establishment.
Q. How much does it cost to visit Rapa Nui National Park?
The entrance fee, mandatory to see almost all the moai, costs roughly 95,000 CLP (about 99 USD) and must be purchased on arrival on the island.
Q. How many flights connect Easter Island to the rest of the world?
A limited number of weekly flights, almost all operated by LATAM from Santiago: always check up-to-date schedules well in advance, since it's the only regular connection.
Q. Is it worth renting a car on Easter Island?
Yes, it's useful for reaching the archaeological sites scattered across the island, an alternative to a rented quad bike or motorbike; the island is small regardless, and much can also be seen on organized tours.
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