Travel to Santiago de Chile by Airplane
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
(SCL – Pudahuel)
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is Chile’s main and busiest airport, serving as the central hub for Santiago and the entire country. Located in the Pudahuel district, it handles over 20 million passengers annually and connects the capital with more than 80 domestic and international destinations. It is served by major international carriers as well as key domestic airlines, including LATAM, Sky Airline, and JetSMART.
The airport features two main passenger terminals: Terminal 1 (T1) for domestic flights and the modern Terminal 2 (T2) dedicated to international travel. SCL offers a wide range of services: Duty Free shopping, over 40 restaurants and cafés, currency exchange desks, ATMs, VIP lounges, and tourist information centres. Nearby accommodation options include the Holiday Inn Santiago Airport Terminal and City Express Santiago Aeropuerto.
If arriving by car, the airport provides thousands of parking spaces across short-term, long-term, and valet options.
How to get to and from Santiago International Airport (SCL)
Rental car
Major car rental companies operate at the airport, including Mitta, Econorent, Avis, Hertz, Alamo, Sixt, and Chilean Rent a Car. Service desks are located inside the arrivals area of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Taxi / Authorised transfers
Official taxis and shared shuttle services (such as Transvip and Taxi Oficial) operate right outside the arrivals halls. Always book and pay for your ride at the official counters inside the airport terminal before exiting.
Private transportation / Ride-sharing
Services such as Uber, Cabify, and DiDi operate extensively at the airport, with designated pickup points located around parking structures and terminal exits.
Public transport / Express buses
Centropuerto and TurBus: Express bus lines offer fast, direct, and budget-friendly links between the airport and key Santiago Metro stations, including Pajaritos (Line 1), Los Héroes, and Estación Central. Buses run every 10 to 15 minutes from the ground level outside the terminals.
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