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A Merino Benitez Airport, 16 kilometers west of Santiago city center, can be quickly reached by taxi or metro. Passengers can also go to the airport with special vehicles that can be rented from car rental companies.

Taxi

Taxis that can take you from Santiago to Merino Benitez Airport in about 20 minutes, are applying a high tariff on weekends, holidays and night time.

Metro

With the metro that you can take from the Los Heroes metro station in Santiago you can reach the Barrancas stop which is just 10 minutes away from the airport. To use the metro you can buy tickets from the counters around the station. From Barrancas stop you have to take an 8 minute taxi ride to the airport.

Car Rental

Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Alamo car hire companies provide you the option to rent a car with or without a driver.  You can rent a car from these companies at any time, or arrange a private vehicle to pick you up from wherever you are and take you to the airport.

Airport Information

There is a four-storey terminal building at A Merino Benitez Airport, which covers a large area. The terminal building, which is undergoing renovations, is planned to be opened in 2020 with much wider features. The current terminal building has duty free shops, luggage space and parking space on the ground floor. On the first floor there are rest rooms reserved for VIP companies, on the second floor, shops, restaurants and entrance doors are located. On the third floor of the building, there is also a check-in area reserved for the customers of restaurants and VIP passengers.

You can find bank ATMs, telephone operator shops, pharmacies, travel agency shops, health care room and insurance offices spread over different floors of the building. In the terminal there is a reserved area for those who are VIP passengers. In this section you can access VIP lounges of Latam, Pacific Club, Voyage, Delta Sky Club, American Airlines and Avianca companies.

There are many restaurants, cafes and bars in the airport for travelers to meet their eating and drinking needs. These are La Pausa, Cybo Bistro, Fritz, Gatsby, Ruby Tuesday, Subway, Telepizza, Johnny Rockets, Pronto Copec, McDonald's, Cafe Danes, Bakery & Co, Cafe On Time, Cinnabon, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Tamarugo, Patagonia Cafe, Espression Lavazza , Vinum and Heineken Star Lounge.

Among the places you can shop at the airport are stores ranging from cosmetics to clothing, technology and music to jewelry. Among these are Bath & Body Works, MAC Cosmetics, Punto Musical, Samsung, MacOnline Express, Garmin, Gizmobies, Fotokina, MOW, La Cava del Vino, Kubox, Jugueteria Alemana, BirttShop Chile, Licantai, Toc's, Rumbo Sur, Piedra Linda, Sol y Mar , Piedras Australes, Jewelery Me, Swarovski and Hugo Boss.

Sao Paulo is one of the most populated and glamorous cities in Brazil. In the beginning of the century the city was a simple village. Today it is one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Sao Paulo is one of the most important tourist destinations in South America. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is the primary airport serving the city. The airport is locally referred to as Cumbica Airport and is located 25 km from the city center. The city’s structure itself is a bit complex with congested traffic conditions so visitors can experience some difficulty getting to and from the city center.

The city’s main methods of transportation are metro, bus, and taxi. Trains are also available for inter-city travel and long-distances. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport offers passengers a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center, such as taxis, buses, rental cars, and shuttles. One of the most unique transportation alternatives available is an air taxi. Air taxi services provide transportation to and from the airport in a helicopter.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient way to get to the city center from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. There is one authorized taxi co-op that operates at the airport, Guarucoop. Taxis provide service 24 hours a day and travel to the city center for a fixed rate. Thanks to the flat fare there is no need to bargain or worry about overpaying.  

Bus

Another comfortable transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by bus. There are various regular and executive bus services that provide transportation from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to the city center. Bus routes 257 and 299 offer regular service to the city, departing from the airport every 30 minutes.  

Shuttle

Shuttle buses are another comfortable transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Shuttles are a good option since they are cheaper than taxis and run more frequently than buses. Shuttle buses provide passengers traveling alone or in groups with the opportunity to get to the city center in an affordable and fast way. Shuttle service providers at the airport include Airport Transfers, Beserra, CLK Vans, Guvans Transfers and VIP Prime Executiva. For more information please visit Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport’s website.

Air Taxi

Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport offers one of the most unique transportation alternatives to get the city center. The air taxi services provide transportation to and from the airport in a helicopter. This service is available in very few airports across the world. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport offers this service through two authorized companies. For more information on air taxi services to and from the airport please visit Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport’s website.

Rental Car

Renting a car is a great way to get to the city center and a great way to explore the city and its surrounding during your trip. There are various rental car companies located at the airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Interlocadora, Localiza, Locar Alpha, Movida, and Unidas. For more information on renting a car at the airport please visit Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport’s website.