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SCLSantiago·Arturo Merino Benitez International·Santiago, Chile
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Recommended minimum1 hour
Quick Stats
Concourses
2
Main Terminal (T1) - Domestic Pier, Main Terminal (T2) - International Pier
Max Transit
25m
via walking
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
LATAM Airlines
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45min
Domestic → International
60min
International → Domestic
75min
International → International
60min
Santiago skylinePhoto by Matheus Triaquim on Pexels
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Getting Between Concourses
The domestic and international piers are linked by a long internal walkway within the same terminal complex, typically a 10-15 minute walk. Some flights are parked on remote stands and require an apron bus, adding 10-15 minutes; international arrivals must clear Chilean immigration and customs before reaching the domestic pier or baggage recheck area.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Key Facts
LATAM's South American super-hub
Unified terminal design eases walking connections
Immigration/customs is the real time sink, not distance
Remote stands add variability via bus transfers
Airlines at SCL
LATAM AirlinesSky Airline
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at SCL?

Still too tight, especially if immigration or a remote-stand bus is involved. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at SCL?

Meets the domestic-domestic MCT but leaves no buffer for delays or gate changes. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at SCL?

Meets MCT for domestic-international and international-international connections comfortably in most cases. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at SCL?

Covers the international-domestic MCT, allowing time to clear immigration and reach the domestic pier. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at SCL?

Comfortable buffer for any connection type, including remote-stand bus transfers. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at SCL?

Very safe margin for all connection types, including checked baggage transfers. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at SCL?

Well beyond any realistic delay scenario at SCL. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at SCL?

Excess buffer; consider a lounge visit given LATAM's Panorama or VIP lounges in the terminal. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at SCL?

More than enough time, effectively a long layover rather than a tight connection. See full 4 hr guide →

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