Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is the primary airport for Santiago, Chile, and one of the most important airports in South America. SCL handles around 22 million passengers per year and sits about nine miles west of central Santiago. The airport is the primary hub for LATAM Chile and handles extensive operations to North America, Europe, Oceania, and other South American countries. Santiago's position as a major South American capital and its economic importance make SCL a natural connecting point between South America and the rest of the world. The airport has a single main terminal with multiple piers. SCL is connected to central Santiago by bus services and the airport highway. Chile's distinctive geography, stretched along the Pacific coast with the Andes to the east, makes SCL the primary gateway for most international traffic to the country. The airport has been expanding to handle growth in Chilean tourism and business travel.
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Airlines operating at SCL
13 airlines with direct flights from SCL. Flight counts reflect a 24-hour sample.
- Air Canada0 flights · 2 destinations
- Air France0 flights · 1 destination
- American Airlines0 flights · 2 destinations
- Avianca0 flights · 2 destinations
- British Airways0 flights · 1 destination
- Copa Airlines0 flights · 1 destination
- Delta Air Lines0 flights · 1 destination
- Iberia0 flights · 1 destination
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines0 flights · 2 destinations
- Qantas0 flights · 1 destination
- Sky Airline0 flights · 22 destinations
- Turkish Airlines0 flights · 1 destination
- United Airlines0 flights · 1 destination
Destinations from SCL
37 direct destinations served from SCL, ranked by flight frequency.
- SCL → YUL · Dorval0 flights · 1 airline
- SCL → YYZ · Mississauga0 flights · 1 airline
- SCL → CDG · Paris0 flights · 1 airline
- SCL → MIA · Miami0 flights · 1 airline
- SCL → ADS · Dallas0 flights · 1 airline
- SCL → BOG · Bogota0 flights · 1 airline
- SCL → CTG · Cartagena0 flights · 1 airline
- SCL → LHR · London0 flights · 1 airline
- SCL → PTY · Tocumen0 flights · 1 airline
Popular routes to SCL
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Frequently asked about SCL
Where is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL / SCEL) is located in Santiago, Chile.
What is the IATA code for Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport?
The IATA code is SCL. The ICAO code is SCEL.
What airlines fly from SCL?
13 airlines operate at SCL. Top carriers include Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, Avianca, British Airways.
Where can you fly from SCL?
SCL has direct flights to 37 destinations including Dorval, Mississauga, Paris, Miami, Dallas.
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