Pichoy Airport

Pichoy Airport (IATA: ZAL), the main gateway to Valdivia and Chile’s Los Ríos Region, opened in the late 20th century and operates from a single passenger terminal serving regional traffic. This modest but well-equipped airport handles daily domestic flights and acts as a convenient, mid-sized hub for travelers heading to coastal towns and lakes in southern Chile. Located roughly 30–35 km from Valdivia, Pichoy is accessible by shuttle buses, taxis and car rentals with straightforward road links, making transfers easy. It’s generally affordable for domestic travelers compared with larger international hubs and is regularly served by carriers such as LATAM and Sky Airline, with seasonal charters also common.