The Centropuerto express bus runs from the airport to Pajaritos Metro station in about 20–25 minutes, from where Metro Line 5 reaches central Santiago. Total journey is approximately 40 minutes.
Things to do at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez AirportSCL
At the airport
Things to do in Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Arturo Merino Benítez Airport in Santiago serves as South America's main Pacific hub. The international terminal has solid Chilean dining, including empanadas and pisco sour options. Entel Sky lounge and other pay-access options are available. The city centre is about 30 minutes by Centropuerto express bus or Metro Line 5 (Pajaritos station, then a short connection).
Insider intel
Top Tips for Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
- International connections at SCL can involve tight timings — Chile customs and immigration can be slow. Allow 3+ hours for international connections.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at SCL
3 Sanctifly partner lounges at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestSalon Pacific Club T1
At Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile, travelers flying from the Domestic Terminal can find the Salon Pacific Club T1 airport lounge in the airside area. After you have completed passport control and passed through the security check, continue into the departures zone and head toward the gate area. The lounge is conveniently located next to gate 15, making it easy to stop in whether you have time to relax before boarding or you’re looking for a comfortable place to wait close to your departure gate. If you’re traveling through Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, follow the airside signage toward gate 15 after clearing formalities to reach Salon Pacific Club T1 quickly and without backtracking.Book Now
100 points per guestThe Lounge Nacional
Travelers flying within Santiago, Chile through Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) can find The Lounge Nacional in the Domestic Terminal, conveniently located airside once you’ve completed the required formalities. After you pass passport control and the security check, continue into the departures area and make your way up to level 3. This airport lounge sits between gates 19 and 20, making it an easy stop if your flight departs from nearby gates or if you want to settle in and relax after clearing security. Because it’s positioned airside in the Domestic Terminal at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, you’ll need to have access to the post-security area before you can enter, so it’s ideal to visit once your travel documents are checked and you’re ready to wait comfortably close to your gate.Book Now
100 points per guestSalon Pacific Club Nacional
After you’ve cleared passport control and completed the security check in the Domestic Terminal at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL), you’ll find the Salon Pacific Club Nacional airport lounge conveniently located airside, right next to gate 28. This easy-to-spot location makes it a practical stop for travel through Santiago, Chile, whether you want to relax close to your departure point or simply stay near your boarding gate. Because the lounge is positioned after all required formalities and screening, you can settle in without worrying about needing to exit the secure area again—just head to gate 28 once you’re through the checkpoints, and the Salon Pacific Club Nacional is immediately nearby for a smoother airport experience.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.