What is the IATA code for Santiago Airport?

The IATA code for Arturo Merino Benitez is SCL.

Which airlines fly from Santiago Airport?

Airlines at Arturo Merino Benitez include LATAM Airlines.

Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) in Santiago, Chile. Terminal info, airlines, transport to city, and flight search on FareEagle.

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Q: How to reach Santiago Airport from the city?

Metro/Rail: Line 1 connects to the airport via bus transfer (Turbus or Centropuerto) from Pajaritos station. Frequency: every few minutes. Fare: Metro fare + bus fare (approx. 2000 CLP total). Travel time to city center: 45-60 minutes. Bus: Turbus and Centropuerto operate frequent bus services to the city center. Turbus operates to Alameda Terminal. Centropuerto operates to Los Heroes Metro Station. Frequency: every 10-20 minutes. Fare: approx. 1900-2000 CLP. Taxi/Cab: Official airport taxis and Uber/Cabify are available. A pre-paid taxi counter is located in the arrivals area. Approximate fare to city center: 20,000-30,000 CLP. Distance: 17 km from city center. Typical travel time: 25 minutes without traffic, 40-60 minutes during peak hours.

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Av. Armando Arturo Merino Benítez, 9800000 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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ℹ️ About Arturo Merino Benitez

Arturo Merino Benítez Airport opened in 1967 and is operated by Nuevo Pudahuel, a consortium of Groupe ADP, Vinci Airports, and Astaldi. In 2023, the airport handled approximately 25 million passengers.

Its IATA code is SCL. It serves as a major hub for LATAM Airlines and is the primary international gateway to Chile.

Future expansion plans include further improvements to terminal infrastructure and increased capacity.

🏢 Terminals

Arturo Merino Benítez Airport has two terminals: Terminal 1 (Domestic) and Terminal 2 (International). Terminal 1 handles domestic flights and has 16 gates.

Terminal 2 handles international flights and has 31 gates. The airport has undergone significant expansion, including the opening of the new Terminal 2 in 2022, increasing the airport's capacity to 38 million passengers per year.

The total area of the terminals is approximately 200,000 square meters.

🚗 How to Reach Santiago Airport

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Metro/Rail

Line 1 connects to the airport via bus transfer (Turbus or Centropuerto) from Pajaritos station. Frequency: every few minutes. Fare: Metro fare + bus fare (approx. 2000 CLP total). Travel time to city center: 45-60 minutes.

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Bus

Turbus and Centropuerto operate frequent bus services to the city center. Turbus operates to Alameda Terminal. Centropuerto operates to Los Heroes Metro Station. Frequency: every 10-20 minutes. Fare: approx. 1900-2000 CLP.

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Taxi/Cab

Official airport taxis and Uber/Cabify are available. A pre-paid taxi counter is located in the arrivals area. Approximate fare to city center: 20,000-30,000 CLP.

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Distance

17 km from city center. Typical travel time: 25 minutes without traffic, 40-60 minutes during peak hours.

🛎️ Airport Facilities

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Lounges

LATAM Lounge (domestic and international), Avianca Lounge, Salones VIP Pacific Club (domestic and international), The Lounge Chile. Access via airline status, lounge membership programs (Priority Pass), or day pass purchase.

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Food & Dining

Restaurants include Johnny Rockets, Burger King, Starbucks, and various local Chilean eateries. Several cafes and snack bars are available. Some 24-hour options are available in the public area.

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Shopping

Duty-free stores are located in the international terminal. Retail brands include Adidas, Sunglass Hut, and several souvenir shops.

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Connectivity

Free WiFi is available throughout the airport. Connect to the "Nuevo Pudahuel Free WiFi" network.

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Banking

ATMs are available in both terminals. Currency exchange counters are operated by Afex and Global Exchange.

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Medical

A medical clinic is located in Terminal 1, open during operational hours.

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Other

Prayer rooms are available. Smoking zones are located outside the terminals. Children's play areas are available in both terminals.

🅿️ Parking

Types: Short-term, Long-term, and Premium parking are available. Rates: Short-term: approx. 1500 CLP per 15 minutes. Long-term: approx. 12,000 CLP per day. Premium: approx. 20,000 CLP per day. Pre-booking: Available through the Nuevo Pudahuel website.

✈️ Airlines at Santiago Airport 1 airlines

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💡 Tips for Travellers

Consider purchasing a BIP! card for public transport if you plan to use buses frequently, as it offers a slightly lower fare than paying cash each time.

If taking a taxi, use the official pre-paid taxi counters inside the terminal to avoid being overcharged.

For the cheapest transport to the city, take the Centropuerto bus to Los Heroes Metro Station and continue your journey via the metro.

Check the Nuevo Pudahuel website for parking discounts and pre-booking options to save money on long-term parking.

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🔀 Other Airports in Santiago

SCQ — Santiago SCU — Antonio Maceo SDE — Sgo Del Estero STI — Santiago Municipal

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