Pichoy Airport – ZAL
Pichoy Airport is a regional public airport that serves the commune and city of Valdivia, Chile. Located 20 miles northeast of the city in the Mariquina commune, the airport also serves the surrounding areas within the Los Ríos region of the country. It provides flights to Santiago, Chile via various airlines Sky Airline, JetSmart, and LATAM Chile. While flights are quite limited, the Pichoy Airport usually sees an average of 49,261 passengers every year, which makes it the 12th busiest airport in the country.
Best Time to Visit
Found at an elevation of 59 feet above mean sea level, ZAL-Pichoy Airport features a single runway that measures 6,890 feet in length with an asphalt surface. This runway can handle large turboprop commuters as well as short- and medium-haul flight aircraft. It also supports most single engine, light twin, business jet, and commuter aircraft. Aside from Valdivia, surrounding cities include Curiñanco and Niebla.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are plenty of great Chile hotels within Valdivia, but there aren’t any in the immediate vicinity of Pichoy Airport. However, just over 10 minutes away by car is Hostal Don Luis in Mariquina, Chile. A 30-minute drive offers good options, like the riverfront B&B Villa del Rio and a casino hotel, the Hotel Dreams Pedro De Valdivia.
Many alternative airports are located quite far from Pichoy Airport, such as the nearest options Pucon Airport in Pucon, Chile and Maquehue Airport in Temuco, Chile. For international flights, travelers will have to go to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago, Chile.
On this page it is easy to search for Valdivia, Chile airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Valdivia, Chile (ZAL-Pichoy) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the ZAL airport.
Most of these ZAL
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Valdivia, Chile
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the ZAL airport are Pedro de Valdivia Bridge, Botanical Gardens, and Pedro de Valdivia Bridge.
Map of Valdivia, Chile Hotels
View all Valdivia, Chile (ZAL-Pichoy) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Valdivia, Chile (ZAL-Pichoy) location map.
Weather Forecast for Valdivia, Chile (ZAL-Pichoy)
If you planning to travel to Valdivia, Chile (ZAL-Pichoy), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 12:02 PM.
The temperature feels like 44.3 with a humidity level of 92 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 76 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 2, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south at a speed of 3 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 9:35 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Wednesday
5/29
Overcast clouds
46°F
High: 51°F
Low: 36°F
Precipitation: 20%
Today
5/30
Overcast clouds
42°F
High: 51°F
Low: 40°F
Precipitation: 20%
Friday
5/31
Heavy rain
46°F
High: 50°F
Low: 35°F
Precipitation: 90%
Saturday
6/1
Few clouds
42°F
High: 47°F
Low: 34°F
Precipitation: 10%
Sunday
6/2
Broken clouds
41°F
High: 48°F
Low: 39°F
Precipitation: 20%
Monday
6/3
Moderate rain
43°F
High: 49°F
Low: 43°F
Precipitation: 85%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Valdivia, Chile ZAL airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free ZAL airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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