Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
Santiago Airport Transfer Guide
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is about 15 km from central Santiago. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is about 15 km from central Santiago. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 15 km
- Cheapest way in
- Turbus to Terminal Alameda: CLP 2,000
- Fastest
- Turbus every 10–15 minutes or Centropuerto every 15 minutes
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Where can your driver take you from SCL?
Transfers you can pre-book from Santiago airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
Other ways from SCL into Santiago
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centropuerto bus to Metro República | CLP 2,400 one way; CLP 4,100 return | Not listed by the operator | Metro Line 1 and central Santiago |
| Turbus airport bus to Terminal Alameda | CLP 2,000 | Not listed by the operator | Terminal Alameda and long-distance buses |
Fares and frequencies for each option are in our Santiago airport transport guide.
Skip the taxi queue in Santiago
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Santiago.
From landing to the door
How your Santiago pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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One driver, door to door
From SCL your driver takes you straight to Santiago's centre, the station or out to nearby towns in the region, with no changes on the way.
- Your driver tracks your flight and waits if you land late
- Fare fixed when you book
- Met in arrivals with a name sign
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Bags before check-in?
Leave your luggage in Santiago and explore hands-free.
Luggage storage in Santiago
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Data when you land
An eSIM gets you online to message your driver without roaming charges.
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How far is Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport from central Santiago?+
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is about 15 km from central Santiago. Fastest way in: Turbus every 10–15 minutes or Centropuerto every 15 minutes.
What is the cheapest way from SCL into Santiago?+
Turbus to Terminal Alameda: CLP 2,000. Our Santiago airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from SCL?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Santiago: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
Ready for Santiago?
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Santiago.
Sources
- Centropuerto: fares and frequency
- Turbus: airport transfers, times and prices
- Wikipedia: Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (distance to central Santiago)
Read on 3 October 2026. Fares change; check with the operator before you travel.
Arriving in Santiago
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