Transfer to/from - Santiago de Chile airport (SCL)

Transportation

Buses, minibuses, cabs and private companies such as Uber or Cabify connect Santiago Airport with the urban area. Official services can be hired at designated counters outside the customs hall and vehicles wait between gates 1 and 6.

How to get a door-to-door transfer for families or groups?

If you are looking for comfort and peace of mind when transferring to or from Santiago International Airport, you can opt for a private transfer service from Civitatis (Tel +56 2 2666 0752).

The best option is to book online and in advance the transfer to or from the airport. Vehicles available for 3, 6 or 10 passengers, starting at USD30.00, USD52.00 and USD141.00, respectively (price per vehicle).

Reservations must be made at least 12 hours in advance. At the airport, the driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it as soon as you leave the baggage claim area and enter the Arrivals Hall. If you are in a hotel or apartment, the driver will be waiting outside the building.

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How to get from the airport to downtown Santiago by bus?

TurBus (Tel +56 2 2822 7744 / 600 660 6600)

To and from downtown Santiago, Alameda and Pajaritos terminals. They operate every 15-30 minutes. There are also daily services to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar.

Travel time between the airport and downtown Santiago: between 30 and 40 minutes.

Operating hours

Downtown Santiago
Airport - Alameda Terminal
6:00 am to 10:45 pm.

Airport - Pajaritos Terminal
5:35 am to 11:35 pm.

Viña del Mar and Valparaíso

- Monday to Saturday: 5:31 am to 9:41 pm
- Sunday: 5:30 am to 9:45 pm

Rates (in Chilean pesos)
- General public fare: $1900
- General public fare round trip: $3500

Stops
Transportation center located on level 1, in front of gate 4, between the domestic and international boarding areas

Centropuerto (Tel +56 2 2601 9883 / 0549)

Transfer to downtown Santiago, Plazoleta Central del Metro Los Héroes, with stops at the most important metro stations (Barrancas, Pajaritos, Las Rejas, San Alberto Hurtado, University of Santiago, Central Station, ULA). There are also services to Terminal Sur and a route to Maipú (weekdays only) passing through El Rosal, Alto Jahuel, General Bueras and Chacabuco. Buses depart from the Pajaritos and Alameda terminals to the main points of Chile.

Travel time between the airport and downtown Santiago: between 30 and 40 minutes.

Schedules

Airport - Los Héroes (every 10 minutes)
6:00 am to 11:30 pm

Airport - Terminal Sur (every 30 minutes)
6:00 am to 10:00 pm

Airport - Maipú
5:55 pm

Fares (in Chilean pesos)
- General public fare: $2000
- General public round-trip fare: $3800

Stops

- Terminal 1: bus station
- Terminal 2: first level, in front of gate 4

Where are the door-to-door shuttles located?

Door-to-door minibus services are available 24 hours a day in the Arrivals Halls between the airport and different destinations within Santiago.

Transvip (Tel +56 2 2677 3000 / 3010)

It has three types of services:

Shared
You are grouped with other travelers going to or from the airport within the same time period. Depending on the time of day, seasonality and number of travelers, the trip may have some stops along the way to pick up or drop off other passengers.

Exclusive
It is a direct transport to your destination without intermediate stops. Ideal for groups of up to 7 people, whether you are traveling in a group, on a family vacation or with lots of luggage.

Taxi
Exclusive car direct to your destination, without intermediate stops. Service specially designed for trips of up to 3 people.

Stops
- Terminal 1: Domestic Arrivals, first level / public area, gate 3
- Terminal 2: Internacional Arrivals, first level / public area, between gates 2 and 3

Reservations

WeTransport

Offers two types of service:

Exclusive

Direct transfer to your destination. You travel only you and your companions. Rate for the entire minibus.

Shared

You travel with more people and make stops at different points, but it is more economical. Rate per passenger.

Stops
- Terminal 1: Domestic Arrivals, first level / public area, gate 3
- Terminal 2: Internacional Arrivals, first level / public area, between gates 2 and 3

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Where are the official cab counters located?

In the terminals, there are counters where you can hire basic cabs (black and yellow), which operate with a taximeter, and tourist cabs (blue), with a fixed fare per destination. Uber is also available at the airport. Travel time to the city center is about 20 minutes.

Official Tourist Taxi

Blue cabs. Services 24 hours a day. Flat rate.

Phone numbers
+56 9 8861 7637
+56 9 4922 1955

Stops
- Domestic Departures, first level
- Domestic Departures, second level

Official Basic Taxi

Services 24 hours a day. Black and yellow cabs with taximeters authorized and supervised by the Ministry of Transportation, which provides security for a fair and safe payment. The service is paid directly to the driver in cash or by credit card.

Phone number
+56 9 5375 1878

Stops
- Terminal 1: Doomestic Arrivals, first level / public area, near gates 2 and 3
- Terminal 2: Internacional Arrivals, first level / public area, between gates 2 and 3

Uber

Stops
In the Arrivals area, in front of gate 5. Contact the driver through the app to coordinate a meeting point.

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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