Your ultimate guide to Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
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Discover Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is a spacious, modern transport hub that will make your travel experience in Chile even more memorable.
Airport Code (IATA):
(SCL)
Location:
Santiago
Address:
Avenida Armando Cortínez Ote. 1704, Pudahuel
Terminals:
2
Airlines:
LATAM, Sky Airline, JetSmart, Aerovías DAP, Copa Airlines, American Airlines, Iberia, Avianca Holding, United Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeroméxico, Air France, Delta Airlines, KLM, British Airways, Air Canada, Estelar, Airajet, Qantas
Annual Passenger Traffic:
1,700,000
Brief History:
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport , also known as Nuevo Pudahuel Airport, opened in 1967. Its name honours the founder and first Commander in Chief of the Chilean Air Force.
Flights to and from Santiago
Popular destinations reachable from Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport include Lima, Calama, São Paulo and Buenos Aires. Some major airlines serving the airport are LATAM, American Airlines, United Airlines and British Airways.
Getting to and from the Airport
You can travel to and from Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport by car, taxi, Centropuerto bus or TurBus Aeropuerto bus. Car rental is available at the airport from several companies, including Europcar and Budget. There are almost 6,000 parking spaces in total available at the airport.
Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
No
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Currency Exchange
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