Is a 1 hr layover in Santiago long enough?
Yes, 1 hour is probably enough for a layover at SCL (Santiago).
Is 1 hour enough for a layover at Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL)?
Meets MCT for domestic-international and international-international connections comfortably in most cases.
What is the minimum connection time at SCL?
Minimum connection times at Arturo Merino Benitez International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 45 minutes, International-to-International is 60 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 1 hour connection at SCL on an international flight?
1 hour clears the 60-minute international minimum connection time at Arturo Merino Benitez International, but you should still head directly to your gate. 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.
What happens if I miss my connection at SCL?
LATAM operates a dedicated transfer/rebooking desk near the international arrivals hall for missed connections, and as the dominant hub carrier they can typically rebook onto the next available flight quickly given their frequent domestic and regional departures.