SCL Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) serves Santiago, about 15 km northwest of Santiago. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport — facts & history
We pulled Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 25M passengers in 2023.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport — official sites
- Official airport website ↗
- Lost & Found ↗ — search "lost and found" on the site
Getting from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Santiago
The airport is about 15 km northwest of Santiago, about 31 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: No rail to Santiago's airport (SCL). Buses (Turbus / Centropuerto) to the centre, or a taxi.
Taxi & apps: An official taxi from a desk, or Uber/Cabify/DiDi (legal). Flat zone fares from the desks. Estimated fare to the centre: $12869–$20439.
Tipping: Round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~22 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~31 min | $12869–$20439 | |
| Private transfer | ~31 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~31 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From SCL to nearby cities
Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viña del Mar | 82 km | 86 min | $64430–$102330 |
| Valparaíso | 88 km | 92 min | $69020–$109620 |
Which way suits you from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$12869–$20439 to the centre.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Santiago ahead, no terminal surprises.
Where you can fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
Non-stop flights to about 40 destinations, operated by 22 airlines. The busiest routes:
- לימה LIM · 6 airlines
- בואנוס איירס EZE · 5 airlines
- אנטופגסטה ANF · 4 airlines
- Dallas-Fort Worth DFW · 3 airlines
- סאו פאולו GRU · 3 airlines
- שדה התעופה מיאמי MIA · 3 airlines
- איקויק IQQ · 3 airlines
- פורטו וארס PMC · 3 airlines
- Concepcion CCP · 2 airlines
- Copiapo CPO · 2 airlines
- אראוקניה איירפורט (טמוקו) ZCO · 2 airlines
- Bogotá BOG · 2 airlines
- New York JFK · 2 airlines
- הארטספילד ג'קסון אטלנטה אינטרנשיונל איירפורט (אטלנטה) ATL · 2 airlines
Airlines here: LAN Airlines · Sky Airline · American Airlines · TAM Brazilian Airlines · Avianca · Aerolineas Argentinas · Korean Air · Qantas · US Airways · Air Canada
Left luggage & lost and found at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
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Hotels near Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026