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Arturo Merino Benitez Airport

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Snapshot

SCL is Santiago’s main airport. Newer terminals, decent lounges, bus/rail links developing, taxis common.

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Lounges

Terminal Lounge Access Showers Good for Price (paid)
Intl Primeclass/Salones VIP/PP lounges PP/Dragon/Paid Some Buffet/snacks About $30–50 USD
Intl Airline lounges (LATAM/alliances) Eligible tickets/status Yes Buffet, showers N/A

Good lounge options; showers in some lounges.

Traveler notes

  • Immigration/security can queue; add buffer.
  • Terminals are newer; still allow walking time.

Sleep / Rest

  • Some seating; lounges better. Nearby hotels available.

Food

  • Chilean/fast food; quality decent.

Showers

  • In some lounges.

Luggage Storage

  • Available; about $5–10 USD per item/day.

Transit to City

  • Taxi/shuttle: 20–50 minutes depending on traffic.
  • Bus: Cheap to city connections.
  • Buffer: Back at SCL 3h intl.

Essentials

  • SIM/eSIM: Airport kiosks; eSIM cheaper beforehand. ATMs: Decline DCC; pay in USD/CLP via bank. Wi‑Fi: Free.
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