International flight schedules for Patagonian Explorer

Please refer to this information when making your domestic flight arrangements to your selected international LAN Airlines flight. The flight information is provided as a guideline and is correct as of May 2, 2008. Please do not book domestic flights before receiving final flight schedules from us. Since schedules can change, we strongly suggest that you leave plenty of connecting time between flights. Even after flights have been confirmed, changes might still occur. These changes in schedules are beyond our control and solely at the discretion of the airlines.

Be sure to arrive at your international gateway at least 3½ hours prior to the international departure time. Allow a similar amount of time for the return trip. If you are traveling during the month of March or mid-October to mid-November, please note that each year the airlines traditionally undergo flight schedule changes during this time, when Daylight Savings Time begins and ends. Please note that we may only be notified of these schedule changes 60 days or less prior to your tour departure. If you are booking flights separately from your home city to connect with the included flights, we strongly suggest that you allow a 5 - 5 ½ hours connection time between these flights. This can help prevent any problems that may arise from unexpected airline schedule changes and prevent the unlikely event of missing your flight.

One way to avoid problems with schedule changes is to try and arrive in your gateway city early in the day of your departure. Even better, if your schedule and budget permit the extra time and extra cost, schedule your arrival for the day before your scheduled departure. You can enjoy the sites (your gateway citiy offers visitors lots of wonderful things to see and do) and relax knowing you are protected against most connection complications that might arise. In any event, we strongly suggest that you leave plenty of connecting time (at least 3 to 4 hours) between flights. You will need the time to navigate the various lines, security checks and duty free shops you'll encounter, and you can use the extra time once you've checked in for your flight to meet fellow Friendly Planet travelers at the gate. (Wear your Friendly Planet button so others can easily spot you as a member of the group.) Allow a similar amount of time for the return trip. Friendly Planet cannot be held responsible for airline schedule changes.

Friendly Planet's toll-free number is 800-555-5765. The direct extension for our air department is 208.

The toll-free number for LAN Chile and LAN Argentina is 866-435-9526.