There are frequent services to main towns. The southern part of the country relies heavily on air links.
Reservations are essential.
Services connecting the main towns are frequent during weekdays, and are fairly regular. Passes must be obtained abroad and it is advisable to make reservations well in advance. The flight takes five hours. Discounted flights to Easter Island can only be purchased in conjunction with LAN long-haul flights. An air-taxi runs a daily service during the summer months to the Juan Fern ndez Islands from Valpara so and Santiago.