Santiago InternationalAirport Code: SCL
Full Airport Name: Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 13 miles (21km) north west of Santiago.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT -5 (GMT -4 from the second Sunday in October to the second Saturday in March).
Phone Number: Tel: +56 (0)2 690 1752/3.
Ground Transport: Several bus services leave regularly for the city center. Official airport taxis are also available from outside international and domestic arrivals.
Car Rental: International companies
such as Avis and Alamo are represented at the airport as well as several local companies.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at this extremely well equipped airport include Business and Internet Centers, bureaux de change, banks and ATMs, duty-free shops as well as a variety of other retail stores, restaurants, cafes and bars, a post office, tourist information, travel agencies and hotel reservations. There are also plenty of children's play areas available.
Car Parking: Parking is available 24-hours a day.
Departure Tax: Passengers with a passport from Australia, Canada, United States or Mexico are required to pay a reciprocity tax on entering the airport. Australians: US$56, Canadians: US$132, US nationals: US$100, and Mexicans: US$15.
Website: www.aeropuertosantiago.cl
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