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Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez Airport

Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) Wi-Fi

Last verified 3/7/2026 • Santiago, Chile

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Wi-Fi at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is free across all terminals. Join “Nuevo Pudahuel”, then accept the terms on the sign-in page. Opened in 1967, the airport now has 2 terminals. It’s a hub for LATAM Airlines.

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⏱️ Unlimited with periodic re-login (officially every 30 minutes)🛜 Provider: Nuevo Pudahuel (VINCI Airports consortium)

Is there free Wi-Fi at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport?

Free

Yes. Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.

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Connection details

  • Login: Click-through portal • reauth every 30 min
  • Security: OPEN • HTTPS portal
  • Premium option: Lounge operators (Paid lounge access and airline/card access options available) — details
  • Support: Nuevo Pudahuel — Wi-Fi (official)

Speed & reliability

Typical: —↓ / —↑ Mbps (Reliable for browsing, calls, and streaming in both terminals, though periodic reconnection is part of the free service)
Reliability: ★★★★★ — Free Wi-Fi is available across Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, but the airport says reconnection is required every 30 minutes
Based on ~16 samples

Terminal specifics

  • Terminal 1 (Domestic)
    SSIDs: Nuevo Pudahuel, AIRPORT_FREE_WIFI
    Domestic terminal with lounges, food areas, and strong public seating options
  • Terminal 2 (International)
    SSIDs: Nuevo Pudahuel, AIRPORT_FREE_WIFI
    International terminal with the largest concentration of premium lounges and work-friendly spaces

Power & places to work

Plug type: Type C/L
Voltage: 220V
USB-C: Varies
Charging is easiest to count on in lounges and stronger seating clusters near the piers
  • LATAM Lounge Santiago
    Terminal 2, 4th floor
    Best premium work option in the international terminal
  • The Lounge Domestic Lounge
    Terminal 1
    Best premium domestic workspace with high-speed internet and charging points
  • Gate window counters and café seating
    Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
    Best free option if you do not mind periodic Wi-Fi reconnection

Best places to work at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

Best for laptop work

LATAM Lounge Santiago in Terminal 2 or The Lounge Domestic Lounge in Terminal 1

Best for calls

LATAM Lounge Santiago, SkyTeam VIP Lounge, or The Lounge Domestic Lounge

Best near power

Lounges first, then gate window counters in both terminals

Best backup Wi-Fi

Any of the major lounges, especially LATAM Lounge Santiago or The Lounge Domestic Lounge

Best food + Wi-Fi combo

Café seating in either terminal for lighter work sessions

Lounges, cafes and useful work spots

LATAM Lounge Santiago

lounge • Terminal 2 (International) • 4th floor of Santiago Airport

Wi-Fi likelyPower nearbyGood for callsLaptop score 5/5

Best premium work option in T2, open 24 hours

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SkyTeam VIP Lounge

lounge • Terminal 2 (International) • International terminal

Wi-Fi likelyPower nearbyGood for callsLaptop score 5/5

Strong premium alternative in T2 with free Wi-Fi, showers, and good seating

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The Lounge Domestic Lounge

lounge • Terminal 1 (Domestic)

Wi-Fi likelyPower nearbyGood for callsLaptop score 5/5

Best domestic-terminal workspace, with high-speed internet and charging points

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Pacific Club Domestic Lounge

lounge • Terminal 1 (Domestic)

Wi-Fi likelyPower nearbyGood for callsLaptop score 4/5

Good premium domestic fallback for a quieter session before departure

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Gate Window Counters

charging • Across Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 piers

Wi-Fi likelyPower nearbyLaptop score 4/5

Best free work option if you are happy to reconnect to Wi-Fi every 30 minutes

Café Bar Seating

cafe • Both terminals

Wi-Fi likelyLaptop score 3/5

Practical for shorter laptop sessions, especially outside peak times

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How to connect at SCL

  1. Join "Nuevo Pudahuel" or "AIRPORT_FREE_WIFI".
  2. Open a browser; if the portal doesn’t appear, visit a non-HTTPS page to trigger it.
  3. Complete any email/SMS step.
  4. Start your VPN, then browse normally.

Interesting Facts about Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Airport

  • Santiago Airport offers free and unlimited Wi-Fi, with reconnection every 30 minutes.
  • The airport has two passenger terminals: Terminal 1 for domestic flights and Terminal 2 for international flights.
  • Santiago Airport closed 2025 with a record 26,517,871 passengers.
  • The airport expansion increased total built area to more than 265,000 m² and projected capacity to 38 million passengers per year.
  • Nuevo Pudahuel has added multiple new premium lounges in the international terminal, including LATAM and SkyTeam spaces.
Last updated: 3/7/2026
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