General information
Santiago de Chile, Santiago in short, is the capital and largest city of Chile. The city is the economic centre of Chile, home to the country’s busiest airport and the headquarters of LATAM Airlines, South America’s largest airline. Santiago de Chile Airport, also known as Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, consists of two runways (2 x 3,800 metres) and two terminals. The new international terminal was commissioned in 2021 and has doubled the airport’s capacity from 15 million to 30 million passengers per year. Santiago de Chile Airport is the only airport in the world that offers a connection to Easter Island (Isla de Pascua / Rapa Nui), far away from the mainland. The flight time to Easter Island, a province of Chile, is 5 hours and 30 minutes.
Where is Santiago de Chile Airport situated?
Santiago Airport is located in Pudahuel, in the northwest of the city. You can reach Santiago de Chile Airport via the street Armando Cortinez Oriente.
How many terminals does Santiago de Chile Airport have?
The airport has two terminals, namely Domestic Terminal and International Terminal (Nuevo Pudahuel). The new international terminal was fully commissioned in July 2021 and consists of a central building and four concourses, namely Pier C, Pier D (Domestic and International), Pier E and Pier F. The old terminal with Pier A and Pier B is renovated simultaneously with the construction of the new terminal. The terminals and piers of Santiago de Chile Airport are interconnected, any part can be reached on foot.
A good alternative for flying to or from Santiago de Chile Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Chile.
| Mendoza Airport (Argentina) | 196km |
Which airlines fly from and to Santiago de Chile Airport?
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American Airlines - Aerolíneas Argentinas
