Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Santiago — Transport Guide 2026

Santiago (SCL) is 18 km northwest of central Santiago. Turbus + Centropuerto airport buses run to central Santiago for CLP 2,000-2,500 (~$2-3). Uber/Cabify CLP 12,000-20,000 (~$13-22).

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Last updated: 2026-07

Cheapest
Centropuerto Bus (~$2)
Fastest
Uber — 30 min off-peak

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Turbus / Centropuerto to Pajaritos + city

bus · Best for: Standard + reliable
Cost
CLP 2,000-2,500 (~$2-3)
Time
40-60 min
Frequency
Every 10-30 min · 05:00-24:00

Uber / Cabify / DiDi

ride share · Best for: App-based + door-to-door
Cost
CLP 12,000-20,000 (~$13-22)
Time
30-50 min
Frequency
On-demand

Transvip / official radiotaxi

taxi · Best for: Fixed price at kiosk
Cost
CLP 20,000-30,000
Time
30-50 min
Frequency
On-demand

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Santiago (SCL)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

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Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport from Santiago?
Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is 18 km from Santiago city centre.
What is the cheapest way from SCL to Santiago?
Centropuerto Bus (~$2)
What is the fastest way from SCL to Santiago?
Uber — 30 min off-peak