# SCL — Santiago (Arturo Merino Benítez International)

> SCL (Arturo Merino Benítez International) is the main international airport serving Santiago, Chile. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/scl-santiago

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Centropuerto or TurBus to Pajaritos Metro / Los Héroes
- **Typical fare:** CLP 1900
- **Journey time:** 30–40 min
- **Pickup point:** Outside arrivals
- **Key warning:** Skip touts inside arrivals — use the bus, the official taxi rank or Uber/Cabify
- **Fare reality (SCL → Centro):** expected CLP 1900–CLP 25000 · concerning CLP 35000+ · likely scam CLP 45000+ unofficial
- **Overall risk:** low — Centropuerto and TurBus airport buses are CLP 1900. Official taxis are zone-priced; Uber/Cabify also operate.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of SCL, ranked

1. **Centropuerto / TurBus** _(recommended)_ — cost CLP 1900, journey 30–40 min, wait Every 10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Metro transfer
2. **Uber / Cabify** _(recommended)_ — cost CLP 12000–22000, journey 25–45 min, wait 5–15 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fixed price
   - Cons: Surge
3. **Official taxi (zone)** _(recommended)_ — cost CLP 18000–30000, journey 25–45 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Posted zones
   - Cons: Pricier than apps
4. **Pre-booked transfer** — cost CLP 25000–40000, journey 25–45 min, wait Pre-booked, payment Card.
   - Pros: Driver waits
   - Cons: Pricier

## First 30 minutes after landing at SCL

1. Walk out to the bus area
2. Buy CLP 1900 ticket (Centropuerto or TurBus)
3. Bus every 10 min to Pajaritos Metro
4. Uber/Cabify pickup is at the designated zone
5. Plan 35–60 min to most of Santiago

## Common scams at SCL

- **Unofficial taxi** (low risk): Driver inside arrivals offers a flat well above market. _How to avoid:_ Use the bus, official rank or Uber.

## Payment warnings at SCL

- Carry small CLP for buses
- Apps accept card

## Arrival checklist for SCL

- Centropuerto CLP 1900
- Uber/Cabify alternative
- Skip arrivals touts

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Last updated: May 2026

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