⏰ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic → International
80
minutes
International → Domestic
80
minutes
International → International
95
minutes
Interline Connections
125
minutes
🏢 Terminal Information
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport operates through two distinct terminals handling over 26 million annual passengers as one of South America's busiest hubs. Terminal 1 (Domestic) serves LATAM, Sky, and JetSmart through a four-level structure: Level 1 for arrivals with baggage claim and customs, Level 2 for departures with check-in counters and security screening, Level 3 for additional passenger services and VIP lounges, plus Level 4 housing restaurants and LATAM VIP check-in facilities. Terminal 2 (International), opened in 2021, accommodates 40+ global carriers through a modern facility designed for international operations. Inter-terminal connections utilize free shuttle buses running every 10-15 minutes 24/7, supplemented by a 15-minute pedestrian walkway, though domestic-to-international transfers require 110-minute minimum connection times due to immigration, baggage claim, and re-security requirements.
Security infrastructure includes standard checkpoints plus VIP Fast Track services for expedited security, immigration, and customs clearance, while international arrivals must complete SAG affidavit declarations for food products. Premium facilities encompass multiple lounges including LATAM VIP Lounge (Level 4, Gates 14-15), 24-hour Salones VIP Pacific Club near Gate 20A, and The Lounge opposite Gate 20A, all featuring buffet dining, showers, work areas, and children's play zones. Dining spans both terminals with 24-hour options including Bakery & Co., Burger Truck, Cerveceria del Norte, and Dunkin' Donuts internationally, plus Starbucks, McDonald's, and Briciole Bar domestically. Family amenities include mother's rooms, kids' play areas, chapels, medical services, and pharmacies, complemented by free Wi-Fi (30-minute reconnection intervals), charging stations at every gate, duty-free shopping featuring international and local products, plus comprehensive ground transportation including official taxis, TransVip shuttles, and Centropuerto buses connecting to Santiago Metro's Los Héroes station every 10-15 minutes.
🔄 Connection Tips
Peak in evening long‑haul bank; allow buffer.
⏰ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic → International
90
minutes
International → Domestic
90
minutes
International → International
120
minutes
Interline Connections
150
minutes
🏢 Terminal Information
Primary airport for Chile's Biobío region with domestic trunk routes and select international services.
🔄 Connection Tips
Morning/late‑day banks are busiest—arrive early.
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