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Arturo Merino Benitez Airport Insider Guide
SCLSCL is Santiago’s main airport. Newer terminals, decent lounges, bus/rail links developing, taxis common.
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35min
Transit to city
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45min
Immigration
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55min
Security buffer
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Leave with 6–10 hours+
Leave the airport?
OK to leave:
6–10h
10h+
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Lounges
| Terminal | Lounge | Access | Showers | Good for | Price (paid) |
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| 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.
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Traveler notes
- Immigration/security can queue; add buffer.
- Terminals are newer; still allow walking time.
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Sleep / Rest
- Some seating; lounges better. Nearby hotels available.
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Food
- Chilean/fast food; quality decent.
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Showers
- In some lounges.
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Luggage Storage
- Available; about $5–10 USD per item/day.
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Transit to City
- Taxi/shuttle: 20–50 minutes depending on traffic.
- Bus: Cheap to city connections.
- Buffer: Back at SCL 3h intl.
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Essentials
- SIM/eSIM: Airport kiosks; eSIM cheaper beforehand. ATMs: Decline DCC; pay in USD/CLP via bank. Wi‑Fi: Free.
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