Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Terminal 2 Map (Most Up-To-Date)
SCL Terminal 2 is a “central processor + four piers” layout within Santiago’s primary airport complex, with a big, spread-out footprint that turns small navigational mistakes into long walks. Departures processing is concentrated in the T2M core, then routes split to Piers C–F (regional-themed concourses) from a post-security Main Plaza. Arrivals reverse the flow through immigration, baggage, and the SAG inspection line before curbside exits and transport zones.
Map Table
| Level / Zone | Primary Functions | Key Nodes | Gate / Transfer Vectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 (Arrivals / Landside) | baggage claim, customs, SAG inspection, arrivals hall | carousels, SAG x-ray/dogs, Puerta 4, taxi curb | T1 walkways, transport bays, shuttle stop Doors 5–6 |
| Level 2 (Mezzanine / Arrivals sterile) | arriving passenger corridor | pier corridors, health control | hub descent to immigration |
| Level 3 (Departures / Landside + Security) | check-in hall, emigration (PDI), AVSEC security, duty-free entry | check-in islands, PDI booths, security exit | Main Plaza split; Pier E NE vector; Pier F SE vector |
| Level 4 (Hospitality) | lounges, premium amenities | LATAM lounge complex | vertical return to Level 3 |
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Terminal 2 Map Strategy
- Treat T2 as two problems: processing in the T2M core, then a long hub-to-pier walk; commit to your pier letter at the Main Plaza and ignore thematic colors unless they match the pier sign.
- Budget queue variance, not just walking: immigration and SAG can turn short distances into long delays; pickups should be planned from “customs/SAG exit time,” not “landing time.”
- Use hard anchors to prevent T1 ↔ T2 mistakes: landside-only transfer, ~450 m, exposed stretches; shuttle between Doors 5–6 is for mobility relief, not speed.
- Lock pickup logic before you exit controlled flow: official taxis at Level 1 curb by Doors 1–4; rideshare commonly forces a Level 3 departures-door meetup, which is the classic “where do I go next” failure point.
2026 Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Terminal 2 Map + Printable PDF
Terminal 2 remains the dedicated international terminal in 2026, with the same core “processor-to-pier” walking penalty and the same high-variance chokepoints (PDI booths, security, and SAG after baggage). A printable PDF map is most useful when it clearly marks the Main Plaza split, pier letters (C–F), and landside door numbers for pickups and inter-terminal walking routes.
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Terminal 2 Level 1 Map 2026
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Terminal 2 Level 3 Map 2026
2026 Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Terminal 2 Map Guide
What is the exact walking distance (meters) from the T2 main curbside drop-off to the international check-in row (primary airline counters) inside departures?
Walking distance is approximately 60–90 meters from the Level 3 curbside drop-off doors to the farthest international check-in islands (often referenced as the back-row counters like Row H). The open departures hall adds lateral wandering because you usually enter near the glass curtain wall, then angle across cross-traffic to the correct airline island.
| Start node | Route anchor points | End node | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 curbside drop-off | entrance doors → FIDS / check-in island labels A–H | primary airline counter rows | ~60–90 m |
What is the exact walking distance from the end of immigration/passport control to the first baggage-claim carousel in T2 arrivals?
Walking distance is approximately 50–100 meters from the exit of the immigration/PDI booths to the first baggage-claim carousel on Level 1. The path is short and direct once you clear the last booth, but it compresses quickly because multiple wide-body flights feed into the same carousel hall.
| Start node | Route anchor points | End node | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immigration exit (PDI arrivals) | last booth exit → baggage hall entry opening | first carousel edge | ~50–100 m |
What is the shortest mapped route from the T2 arrivals exit to the T1 departures entrance (terminal-to-terminal transfer on foot)?
There is no airside connection, so the shortest route is a landside walk of about 450 meters from T2 Arrivals (Level 1) to T1, then a vertical move up to T1 Departures. The fastest line uses the inter-terminal pedestrian walkways that cut through the open “inter-terminal space” near the parking areas and the Holiday Inn Santiago Airport.
| Step sequence | Anchor points to follow | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| T2 Arrivals exit → inter-terminal walkway → T1 entrance → go up to Departures | T2 Level 1 doors → pedestrian paths past parking/near Holiday Inn → T1 Level 1 entry → elevator/escalator to departures level | 10–15 min brisk; 20–25 min with luggage |
Where is the T2 shuttle-bus stop located relative to T2 arrivals doors (which door number/zone is closest)?
The T2 shuttle-bus stop is on Level 1 (Arrivals curb), between Doors 5 and 6. It sits on the arrivals frontage outside the public hall, so the shortest approach is to exit the arrivals hall to the curb and walk laterally until you see signage for the free white shuttle serving terminals and parking.
- Level 1 arrivals curb frontage
- closest doors: 5 and 6
- free white shuttle for terminals / parking lots
What is the walking distance from the T2 departures check-in hall to the passport-control entry point (departures immigration) before security?
Walking distance is approximately 50–80 meters from the back edge of the check-in islands to the departures passport-control (PDI emigration) queue entry. The practical path runs straight toward the rear wall of the Level 3 processor, with the PDI entry typically centered behind the check-in arrays.
| Start node | Route anchor points | End node | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check-in hall (Level 3) | behind check-in islands → rear-of-hall processing zone | PDI emigration queue entry | ~50–80 m |
What is the walking distance from the T2 security exit to the first major duty-free entrance (post-security retail choke area)?
Walking distance is 0 meters, because the security exit feeds directly into the duty-free entrance in a forced-path layout. After you collect items from the x-ray belt, you’re funneled immediately into the retail入口, and the first true “open” airside space only appears after you wind through the duty-free path toward the Main Plaza.
The only navigation risk here isn’t distance—it’s signage: pier direction signs can be visually drowned out by duty-free branding right at the security exit.
From the post-security duty-free zone, what is the exact walking distance to the farthest gates in Pier E (end-of-pier worst-case walk)?
Walking distance is approximately 800–900 meters from the duty-free exit/Main Plaza area to the farthest gates at the end of Pier E (Los Lagos). The longest line includes the interstitial connector corridor from the central processor to Pier E and then the full pier length to the end gate cluster.
| Start node | Route anchor points | End node | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duty-free exit / Main Plaza | Pier E direction split → connector corridor → Pier E spine | end-of-pier gates (worst-case) | ~800–900 m |
Where is the SkyTeam Lounge located on the airside map (pier + nearest gate cluster), measured as walking distance from security exit?
The SkyTeam Lounge is located in Pier E (Los Lagos), airside, within the pier structure rather than in the central processor. Walking distance from the security exit is approximately 800 meters, because you must clear security, pass through duty-free to the Main Plaza split, then commit to the Pier E corridor until you reach the lounge access point inside the pier.
| Start node | Route anchor points | End node | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security exit (Level 3) | duty-free path → Main Plaza → Pier E corridor | SkyTeam Lounge (Pier E) | ~800 m |
Where is the LATAM Airlines lounge complex placed on the airside map (pier + nearest gate cluster), measured as walking distance from security exit?
The LATAM lounge complex is in the Terminal 2 central processor (T2M), Level 4, reached from the central airside zone rather than inside a pier. Walking distance from the security exit to the lounge lobby access is approximately 150 meters, then you take a dedicated elevator/escalator bank up to Level 4.
- central processor (T2M), Level 4
- access from Level 3 airside near the D/F sector circulation core
- ~150 m walk from security exit to the lounge access, then vertical transit up to Level 4
What is the walking distance from T2 baggage claim to the customs/agriculture exit point (the point where passengers fully exit controlled arrivals flow)?
Walking distance is approximately 50–80 meters from the baggage-claim carousels to the SAG/customs exit doors where you fully leave the controlled arrivals channel. The short walk runs from the carousel edge toward the SAG inspection/x-ray area and then through to the opaque exit doors into the public Arrivals Hall.
The dealbreaker here is time variance: this 50–80 m segment can take far longer when SAG queues back up, even though the physical distance is small.
Where exactly is Exit/Gate 4 in T2 arrivals relative to the baggage-claim hall (shortest walking route and distance)?
Exit/Gate 4 (Puerta 4) is on Level 1 in the public Arrivals Hall, reached only after you pass baggage claim and the SAG/customs exit doors. The shortest route runs from the carousel hall to SAG inspection, through customs/SAG doors into the public hall, then laterally along the frontage to Door/Gate 4 near the La Picá restaurant area.
| Start node | Route anchor points | End node | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baggage claim (Level 1) | SAG inspection → customs/SAG exit doors → Arrivals Hall frontage near La Picá | Puerta 4 (Arrivals exit) | ~100–200 m (depends on carousel position) |
Where are Turbus and Centropuerto pickup bays located on the landside map relative to T2 arrivals (which curb/level/zone)?
Turbus and Centropuerto pickup bays are on the Level 1 arrivals curb at Terminal 2, positioned between Doors 4 and 5 for quick access from the central customs/SAG exit into the public arrivals frontage. The closest approach is to exit controlled flow into the Arrivals Hall, head toward Puerta 4, then step out and move slightly toward Door 5 to reach the bus bay signs.
- Level 1 (Arrivals) curbside transport zone
- closest doors: 4–5
- signed bus bays for Turbus and Centropuerto along the arrivals frontage
What is the exact walking distance from the T2 arrivals exit to the nearest official taxi/ride pickup zone (the signed pickup area travelers actually queue at)?
Walking distance is approximately 10–20 meters from the T2 arrivals exit doors to the official taxi pickup curb on Level 1, because taxis stage immediately outside Doors 1–4. The practical sequence is: buy/validate at the official taxi counter inside the Arrivals Hall after customs/SAG, then step out to the curb and join the signed taxi queue just beyond the door line.
The dealbreaker is rideshare: app pickups are commonly pushed to Level 3 Departures (often Door 3), which adds a vertical detour and extra minutes compared with the Level 1 taxi curb.
