Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

Chile's main international airport in Santiago — the country's primary gateway with direct links to Europe and across South America.

Aeropuerto Internacional Arturo Merino Benítez in the municipality of Pudahuel is Chile's main international airport and a key hub for air travel across South America. Direct connections link it to Europe, North America, and all major South American cities. Named after Arturo Merino Benítez, the founder of the Chilean Air Force, it serves as the primary entry point for travellers to Chile. From here, the Atacama Desert in the north, the wine regions to the south, or the Patagonian fjords are all reachable within a few hours.