Informational Guide to Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) - Non Official

Santiago de Chile Airport (SCL)

Find the most important information about Santiago de Chile Airport: Flights (Departures, Arrivals), Parking, Car Rentals, Hotels near the airport and other information about Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL). Plan your travel to Santiago Airport with the information provided in this guide.


Santiago de Chile Airport (IATA: SCL, ICAO: SCEL), also known as Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago Airport or Pudahuel Airport, serves the city of Santiago and it is the largest and busiest airport in Chile.


Santiago Airport is located in Pudahuel, 15 km (9.3 miles) northwest of downtown Santiago.

SCL Airport is a hub for LATAM, Sky Airline and JetSmart. LATAM operates approximately 82% of the airport’s commercial operations. 

Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport handled 23.335.879 passengers in 2023.

Terminals +info

Santiago Airport has two terminals: 

Terminal 1: which handles national flights. 

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Terminal 2: which handles international flights. 

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Facilities +info

Santiago de Chile Airport offers the following facilities:


- Bank offices
- Currency exchange
- Chilean Automobile Club
- Pharmacy
- Travel agencies
- Police station
- Kindergarten
- Medical care
- Chapel

Transport +info

Take a look at the available means of transport at SCL Airport:

Bus: A couple of different companies provide service from Santiago Airport: TurBus Aeropuerto and Centropuerto.

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Taxi: Santiago Airport has introduced a controlled route system known as “Vía Controlada” that provides taxi service. Get within 45 minutes to downtown Santiago.

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Car Rental: Rent a car in Santiago Airport and explore the area on your own. Check our search engine for further details!

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Contact

Address: Diego Barros Ortiz 2065, Pudahuel, Santiago de Chile, Región Metropolitana 9031219, CHILE

Phone:
+56 2 2690 1796


Lost and Found:
+56 2 690 1707

About Santiago de Chile

Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the largest and capital city of Chile. It was founded back in 1541 by the Spanish and has been the capital of Chile since then. The city lies within the central valley, between 500 m and 650 m above sea level and surrounded by Andes Mountains, which contribute to its climate.


Like the rest of the country, Santiago experiences a significant amount of tectonic activity, that is why some of the historic monuments from the Spanish colonial period have been destroyed and nowadays the most relevant ones are Casa Colorada, San Francisco Church and Posada del Corregidor


While your stay in Santiago de Chile, you shouldn’t miss its central square, Plaza de Armas, the Presidential Palace, Palacio de La Moneda, the Chilean National History Museum, the National Library, one of the largest libraries of South America, and if you wish to take a walk, get to Parque Forestal.