Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Arturo Merino Benítez Airport is located approximately 15 kilometres northwest of central Santiago, in the Pudahuel commune, Metropolitan Region of Chile. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and the main hub for domestic connectivity. The airport opened in 1967, replacing the older Los Cerrillos Airport, and has since grown into one of South America's busiest aviation centres.
About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Arturo Merino Benítez Airport is located approximately 15 kilometres northwest of central Santiago, in the Pudahuel commune, Metropolitan Region of Chile. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and the main hub for domestic connectivity. The airport opened in 1967, replacing the older Los Cerrillos Airport, and has since grown into one of South America's busiest aviation centres.
The airport operates two terminals: the international terminal handling overseas traffic and a domestic terminal serving routes within Chile. Two parallel runways oriented roughly east–west accommodate simultaneous operations, with the Andes mountain range forming a prominent backdrop to the east. The facility operates around the clock with no night curfew. A major terminal expansion project has been underway to increase overall capacity.
Overview
Arturo Merino Benítez Airport is located approximately 15 kilometres northwest of central Santiago, in the Pudahuel commune, Metropolitan Region of Chile. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and the main hub for domestic connectivity. The airport opened in 1967, replacing the older Los Cerrillos Airport, and has since grown into one of South America's busiest aviation centres.
Airlines
LATAM Airlines Group is the dominant carrier, using Santiago as its primary hub for both domestic and long-haul international routes. Sky Airline and JetSMART operate as significant domestic and regional low-cost carriers. Numerous major international airlines connect Santiago to North America, Europe, and other South American capitals, reflecting the airport's role as a regional connecting point.
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FAQ
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago, Chile (South America), at coordinates -33.400°, -70.790°.
- Its IATA code is SCL and its ICAO code is SCEL.
- Arturo Merino Benitez Airport serves Santiago, Chile. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Arturo Merino Benitez Airport operates on America/Santiago local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Arturo Merino Benitez Airport sits at latitude -33.400° and longitude -70.790°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from SCL include American Airlines, Sky Airline, Korean Air, LATAM Airlines and United Airlines.
- Tracked destinations from SCL include Lima.
- Its address is Aviador David Fuentes, Pudahuel, Región Metropolitana, Chile, the phone number is +56 2 2690 1752, the official website is https://www.nuevopudahuel.cl/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Chile. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.