Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (IATA: SCL) is a key aviation hub serving Santiago and the wider Chile region. The airport operates 1 passenger terminal, handling millions of passengers annually.
Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport has 1 terminal with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.
Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.
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| Destination | Airline | Stops | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concepcion (CCP) | JetSmart | Direct | 23 Oct | €60 |
| Mendoza (MDZ) | Sky Airline | Direct | 25 Oct | €72 |
| Iquique (IQQ) | JetSmart | Direct | 30 Sep | €84 |
| Puerto Montt (PMC) | LATAM Airlines | Direct | 29 Aug | €96 |
| Calama (CJC) | JetSmart | Direct | 9 Nov | €96 |
| Copiapo (CPO) | LATAM Airlines | Direct | 16 Sep | €99 |
| Buenos Aires (BUE) | Sky Airline | Direct | 19 Sep | €114 |
| Punta Arenas (PUQ) | Sky Airline | 1 stop | 16 Oct | €114 |
| Lima (LIM) | LATAM Airlines | Direct | 4 Sep | €170 |
| Puerto Natales (PNT) | LATAM Airlines | 1 stop | 2 Oct | €177 |
| Florianopolis (FLN) | JetSmart | Direct | 30 Oct | €177 |
| Rio de Janeiro (RIO) | JetSmart | Direct | 17 Nov | €224 |
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport has published nonstop service to 40 airports across 18 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from SCL.
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | LIM | Peru | 2,461 km |
| Iquique | IQQ | Chile | 1,430 km |
| Antofagasta | ANF | Chile | 1,106 km |
| Calama | CJC | Chile | 1,225 km |
| Miami | MIA | United States | 6,657 km |
| Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) | EZE | Argentina | 1,138 km |
| Mexico City | MEX | Mexico | 6,596 km |
| Madrid | MAD | Spain | 10,719 km |
| São Paulo | GRU | Brazil | 2,614 km |
| Puerto Montt | PMC | Chile | 917 km |
| Copiapo | CPO | Chile | 681 km |
| Isla De Pascua | IPC | Chile | 3,752 km |
| Buenos Aires | AEP | Argentina | 1,147 km |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | DFW | United States | 7,866 km |
| New York | JFK | United States | 8,237 km |
| Mendoza | MDZ | Argentina | 195 km |
| Bogota | BOG | Colombia | 4,250 km |
| Arica | ARI | Chile | 1,673 km |
| Concepcion | CCP | Chile | 429 km |
| La Serena-Coquimbo | LSC | Chile | 388 km |
| Temuco | ZCO | Chile | 637 km |
| Rio De Janeiro | GIG | Brazil | 2,934 km |
| Auckland | AKL | New Zealand | 9,653 km |
| Asunción | ASU | Paraguay | 1,571 km |
19 carriers publish nonstop service at SCL, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.
| Airline | Code | Type | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATAM Airlines | LA | Full Service | 90 |
| Sky Airline | H2 | Budget | 24 |
| American Airlines | AA | Full Service | 13 |
| LATAM Brasil | JJ | Full Service | 11 |
| Iberia | IB | Full Service | 6 |
| Aerolineas Argentinas | AR | Full Service | 6 |
| Air Canada | AC | Full Service | 4 |
| Aeromexico | AM | Full Service | 4 |
| Qantas | QF | Full Service | 4 |
| Japan Airlines | JL | Full Service | 2 |
| Korean Air | KE | Full Service | 2 |
| Carrier TA | TA | — | 2 |
| Air France | AF | Full Service | 2 |
| Avianca | AV | Full Service | 2 |
| Copa Airlines | CM | Full Service | 2 |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | Full Service | 2 |
| Carrier PZ | PZ | — | 2 |
| United Airlines | UA | Full Service | 1 |
General guidance rather than SCL-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.
