Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)

Overview

Santiago International Airport's longer name is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. It is located in Pudahuel, which is a short drive from downtown Santiago, Chile.

Santiago International is one of the largest air hubs in Latin America and the busiest airport in Chile. It has a single terminal building which provides everything travellers might need.

Location

The airport is situated nine miles (15km) northwest of Santiago.

Getting to the city

Several bus services leave regularly for the city centre. Official airport taxis are also available from outside international and domestic arrivals.

Time

Local time is GMT -3 (GMT -4 from the second Saturday in May to the second Saturday in August).

Car rental

International companies such as Avis, Alamo, Sixt and Europcar are represented at the airport as well as several local companies.

Airport Taxis

There are taxi ranks located outside both the Domestic and International Arrivals areas.

Facilities

Facilities at this well-equipped airport include business and internet centres, bureaux de change, banks and ATMs, duty-free shops as well as a variety of other retail stores, restaurants, cafes and bars, tourist information, travel agencies and hotel reservations.

Parking

Parking spaces are charged for in half hour increments; there are three different zones and expense varies according to proximity to the terminal building.

Website

www.nuevopudahuel.cl

Internet

The airport offers free and unlimited wifi, with reconnection every 30 minutes.

Business Lounges

The international part of the terminal houses a business centre equipped with videoconferencing, internet, fax and computer facilities. Fully equipped meeting rooms are also available.

Santiago International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.