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Chile Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Chile

Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.

Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport at Santiago uses SCL, while Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport at Antofagasta uses ANF. Plan Chile travel by the specific airport and check applicable SAG declarations for carried goods separately.

Capital
Santiago
Currency
Chilean Peso / CLP
Common language
CLDR territory-language data records commonly used languages including Spanish, English, Mapuche. Usage varies by region; CLDR population figures are estimates.
Time
Uses America/Santiago, America/Coyhaique and 2 other IANA time zones, with standard time spans UTC-6 to UTC-3 (UTC-5 to UTC-3 during daylight saving time); confirm local airport times on your itinerary

Major airports in Chile

Compare location, airlines and ground transport to choose the most convenient airport for your trip.

SCL

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

Santiago

PUQ

President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport

Punta Arenas

CCP

Carriel Sur International Airport

Concepcion

LSC

La Florida Airport

La Serena-Coquimbo

ANF

Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport

Antofagasta

PMC

El Tepual International Airport

Puerto Montt

IQQ

Diego Aracena International Airport

Iquique

BBA

Balmaceda Airport

Balmaceda

CJC

El Loa Airport

Calama

Airlines for travel in Chile

An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.

Airlines, codes, key hubs and networks for travel in Chile
AirlineCodeKey hubsNetwork
LATAM AirlinesLAGRU / LIM / SCL / BSB / CGH / BOG / FOR / GIG / POA / MIA / CWB / UIOLATAM publishes daily nonstop Santiago–Puerto Montt service; check dates and availability.
SKY AirlineH2SCL / LIM / LSC / PMC / MVD / EZE / AEP / ANF / CJC / CUZ / GIG / GRUSKY lists domestic destinations across Chile; confirm the airport and fare rules when booking.
JetSMARTJAAEP / SCL / EZE / BOG / LIM / MDE / CLO / GIG / CCP / LSC / MDZ / CTGJetSMART lists Santiago–Puerto Montt and other domestic Chile itineraries; confirm airports and fare terms.
American AirlinesAADFW / CLT / ORD / MIA / PHL / PHX / DCA / LAX / LGA / JFK / BOS / RDUAmerican lists itineraries to Santiago from U.S. cities; verify connections and the operating carrier.
Air CanadaACYYZ / YUL / YVR / YHZ / YOW / YYC / YQB / CUN / YEG / YWG / LHR / YTZAir Canada lists Santiago–Toronto and other Chile-origin itineraries; confirm the route and operating carrier on your ticket.
Aerolineas ArgentinasARAEP / EZE / COR / ROS / BRC / MDZ / FTE / MDQ / PUJ / SLA / IGR / NQNAerolíneas Argentinas lists Santiago among its directly operated destinations through 2026; verify current availability.
AVIANCAAVBOG / MDE / SAL / UIO / CLO / GUA / SJO / CTG / GYE / JFK / MIA / PEIAvianca lists Bogotá–Santiago itineraries; verify stops and the operating carrier.
IberiaIBMAD / PMI / BCN / MLN / IBZ / VLC / LEN / LEI / AGP / BIO / MAH / NCEIberia lists Santiago–Madrid itineraries; confirm route and operating details for your dates.
Air FranceAFCDG / LYS / BOD / FSC / CAY / CLY / ORY / AJA / BIQ / FDF / NCE / PTPAir France lists current Santiago–Paris itineraries; confirm dates and any stops.
AeromexicoAMMEX / GDL / MTY / NLU / ATL / CUN / DEN / LAS / MAD / MCO / MIA / QROAeroméxico lists Santiago-origin fares to Mexico City and other destinations; check connections and fare terms.
Copa AirlinesCMPTY / GUA / MGA / SJO / ADZ / ASU / ATL / AUA / AUS / BAQ / BGA / BGICopa offers itineraries to Santiago via Panama; confirm transit and connection details.
Delta Air LinesDLATL / MSP / DTW / JFK / SLC / LGA / BOS / SEA / LAX / AUS / RDU / CVGDelta lists flights to Santiago; some itineraries may use partners, so check the operating carrier on your ticket.
ArajetDMPUJ / SDQ / BOG / EWR / EZE / KIN / LIM / MDE / MIA / NLU / SJU / AUAArajet sells Santiago–Santo Domingo itineraries with a stop; confirm the transit airport and operating segments.
QantasQFSYD / BNE / MEL / PER / ADL / DRW / AKL / CNS / TSV / SIN / CBR / ASPQantas lists the Santiago–Sydney route in its international network; confirm dates and availability.
Turkish AirlinesTKIST / AYT / GRU / JNB / NIM / OUA / ACC / AMM / AQJ / BJL / BKK / BKOTurkish Airlines lists Santiago itineraries via a stopover; confirm the transfer point and flight sectors.

How to travel around Chile by air

What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.

Flying between cities in Chile

  • Distinguish personal items and cabin bags on a LATAM sector
    LATAM distinguishes a small personal item from a cabin bag, marking the personal item as included in all fares while other entitlement depends on fare. Check your Chile domestic ticket rather than assuming a personal item includes a cabin suitcase or checked bag.
  • Check the Santiago–Puerto Montt direct flight on your travel date
    LATAM lists direct flights from Santiago (SCL) to Puerto Montt (PMC), with daily frequency on its current route page. Verify the date, fare conditions and airports on your own ticket; schedules and seat availability may change.

Arriving from another country

  • Use free SAG digital declarations where implemented
    SAG states that digital declarations are free and do not require printing at controls where implemented. Check your category and port procedures and present the declaration as instructed; submission does not waive inspection or automatically authorise goods.

Popular cities to visit in Chile

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Santiago SCL

The national capital city.

International routes to Chile

Compare arrival airports and plan for time zones, baggage and onward connections.

Popular international flight routes to Chile
RouteArrival airportRegion
MIA to SCLSCLUS
MAD to SCLSCLES

Before you fly to Chile

Complete these checks before departure.

Ask SAG when unsure about product risk

SAG advises asking an inspector and explaining the product when unsure whether it poses a risk. Check declaration requirements when packing; declaring an item does not guarantee it may enter.

Explore Chile travel information

Continue to detailed pages for cities, airports, airlines and routes.

Cities

Santiago

Airports

Santiago SCLPunta Arenas PUQConcepcion CCP

Airlines

LATAM AirlinesSKY AirlineJetSMART

To

Miami → SantiagoMadrid → Santiago

Chile flight and airport FAQs

Does the SAG digital declaration need payment or printing where implemented?

Where the digital declaration is implemented at a border control, it is free and need not be printed. Check that your port supports it and follow the on-site instructions.