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Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

Santiago, Chile · South America

Solid mid-tier South American hub with improving facilities but predictable security/immigration queues and limited Priority Pass options.

Airportist Score

7.2/ 10

Passengers

~20M

Security

17 min

9 photos

Travelers move through the bright international departures hall at SCL with check-in counters, signage, and a high ceiling visible. — Photo: Vmzp85
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The modern renovated terminal building at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport seen from outside in daylight. — Photo: Corsario CL
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A long indoor corridor in the international terminal with shops, seating, and passengers walking toward the gates. — Photo: Vmzp85
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A row of boarding gates with jet bridges, gate signage, and passenger seating along a sunlit concourse. — Photo: Christer T Johansson
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Baggage carousels and arriving travelers in the international terminal baggage claim area. — Photo: Vmzp85
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Airport shuttle buses at marked stops outside the terminal building with Spanish-language signs. — Photo: Draceane
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The airport terminal building, access road, and outdoor drop-off area photographed from outside. — Photo: Gonzalo Baeza
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The interior of domestic Terminal 1 with airline counters and passengers in the public concourse. — Photo: Vitorabdala
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A wide aerial-style view of the airport tarmac showing runways, ramps, terminal structures, and distant aircraft. — Photo: Christer T Johansson
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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 3 hours early for international

Security + immigration queues build fast for evening long-haul departures.

Domestic needs 2 hours; add buffer for US-bound secondary screening.

Terminal

International departures use Pier E post-security

Clear PDI passport check then security before reaching lounges/gates.

Domestic and international share some facilities but separate airside areas.

Food

Eat before security or in lounges

Airside options limited and pricey; pre-security has better variety.

Primeclass lounges offer solid included snacks/meals for day-pass users.

Status

Check nuevopudahuel.cl for real-time parking/transport

Official site shows live availability and authorized operators only.

Avoid unofficial rideshares at arrivals curb—use designated center.

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for SCL.

Updated Jul 22, 2026

Single main international terminal (T2/Pier E) + domestic terminal
LATAM hub with SkyTeam and oneworld presence
Centropuerto airport bus one-way CLP 2,200 (official airport rate)
Busiest airport in Chile, ~20M+ annual passengers
Security averages ~17 min; immigration longer at peaks
Official transport center only—avoid curb solicitations

5 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation7.3

Food6.8

Transport7.5

Disruption resilience7.4

Key Stats

Annual passengers

~20M

Terminals

2 (international + domestic)

On-time departures

78%

Avg security

17 min

Best For

LATAM/SkyTeam premium accessNew terminal comfortOfficial transport reliability

Watch Out For

Evening international queuesLimited independent lounge accessArrivals transport scams

Nearby airports

Other airports within about 150 km.

9 photos

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 3 hours early for international

Security + immigration queues build fast for evening long-haul departures.

Domestic needs 2 hours; add buffer for US-bound secondary screening.

Terminal

International departures use Pier E post-security

Clear PDI passport check then security before reaching lounges/gates.

Domestic and international share some facilities but separate airside areas.

Food

Eat before security or in lounges

Airside options limited and pricey; pre-security has better variety.

Primeclass lounges offer solid included snacks/meals for day-pass users.

Status

Check nuevopudahuel.cl for real-time parking/transport

Official site shows live availability and authorized operators only.

Avoid unofficial rideshares at arrivals curb—use designated center.

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for SCL.

Updated Jul 22, 2026

Single main international terminal (T2/Pier E) + domestic terminal
LATAM hub with SkyTeam and oneworld presence
Centropuerto airport bus one-way CLP 2,200 (official airport rate)
Busiest airport in Chile, ~20M+ annual passengers
Security averages ~17 min; immigration longer at peaks
Official transport center only—avoid curb solicitations

5 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation7.3

Food6.8

Transport7.5

Disruption resilience7.4

Key Stats

Annual passengers

~20M

Terminals

2 (international + domestic)

On-time departures

78%

Avg security

17 min

Best For

LATAM/SkyTeam premium accessNew terminal comfortOfficial transport reliability

Watch Out For

Evening international queuesLimited independent lounge accessArrivals transport scams