IATA: LSC · La Serena-Coquimbo, Chile

La Florida Airport Guide

CapitalSantiago
Population20,206,953
CurrencyCLP $ Chilean peso
LanguageAimar√°
Time ZoneUTC-04:00
AirportLSC
Distance
Flight Time
Visitors/yr~11,213,252

La Florida Airport (IATA: LSC) is a key aviation hub serving La Serena-Coquimbo and the wider Chile region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to La Serena-Coquimbo from LSC

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

La Florida Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at LSC

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at La Florida Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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La Florida Airport (LSC) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
LSC / SCSE
Serves
La Serena-Coquimbo
Country
Chile
Local time now
04:46 (-04)
Time zone
America/Santiago
Currency
CLP ($)
Capital
Santiago
Coordinates
-29.9162, -71.1995

Nonstop destinations from LSC

La Florida Airport has published nonstop service to 4 airports across 1 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from LSC.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
AntofagastaANFChile723 km
SantiagoSCLChile388 km
CalamaCJCChile856 km
CopiapoCPOChile298 km

Airlines serving LSC

2 carriers publish nonstop service at LSC, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Sky AirlineH2Budget8
LATAM AirlinesLAFull Service4

At the airport

General guidance rather than LSC-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.