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).
SCL18 km to cityCLPLatin America
Last updated: 2026-07
Cheapest
Centropuerto Bus (~$2)
Fastest
Uber — 30 min off-peak
Every transport option compared
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.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver 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