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Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL)

Location: The airport is situated 13 miles (21km) north west of Santiago. Time: Local time is GMT –5 (GMT –4 from the second Sunday in October to the second Saturday in March). Contacts: Tel: +56 (0)2 690 1752/3. Transfer to the city: Several bus services leave regularly for the city centre. Official airport taxis are also available from outside international and domestic arrivals. Car rental: International companies such as Avis and Alamo are represented at the airport as well as several local companies. Facilities: Facilities at this extremely well equipped airport include Business and Internet Centres, bureaux de change, banks and ATMs, duty-free shops as well as a variety of other retail stores, restaurants, cafes and bars, a post office, tourist information, travel agencies and hotel reservations. There are also plenty of children's play areas available. Parking: Parking is available 24-hours a day. Departure tax: Passengers with a passport from Australia, Canada, United States or Mexico are required to pay a reciprocity tax on entering the airport. Australians: US$56, Canadians: US$132, US nationals: US$100, and Mexicans: US$15. Website:www.aeropuertosantiago.cl