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AIRPORTS AND CUSTOMS   

• Taxes and fares
• Facilities
• Flight departures and arrivals

• Shuttles
• Customs

Taxes and fares

Citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada and Mexico to enter the country must pay in cash a "Tax Reciprocity", valid until the passport change. This tax applies to those countries that claim to the Chileans for the processing of the show.

The Airport Usage Fees, which apply depending on the distance and destination (domestic or international) of the transfer of passenger, are as follows (aproximate):

Flight Destination	Distance	Value
Domestic Flights	Under 270 km	US$ 7
	More of 270 km	US$ 9
International Flights	Under 500 km	US$ 9
	More of 500 km	US$ 26

Facilities

The Santiago International Airport "Com. Arturo Merino Benitez", and the following airports: Arica (Chacalluta), Antofagasta (Cerro Moreno), Iquique (Cavancha), Puerto Montt (Tepual), Punta Arenas (Pdte. Ibañez) and Temuco (Manquehue) provide the following services: international police, immigration, customs and other basic facilities such as restaurants, bathrooms, gift shops, newspaper and magazine stands, and waiting areas.

To get more information about airports and aerodromes in Chile please visit the web site of the Aeronautic Civil Bureau of Chile.

Arrivals and Departures of Domestic and International Flights

To get more information about arrivals and departures of domestic and international flights please click on the links below.

• All Departures
• All Arrivals

Shuttles

International and National airports provide shuttles which can transfer you to hotels and other locations within the city. In the Santiago International airport there are several private transportation companies that offer this service. Information is available at the information desk in the airport or you can check out our section on Ground Transportation.

Foreign travelers must pass through customs inspection when entering the country. If you are carrying only personal items you shouldn't have any problems, as long as you do not possess: 

• Fruits, seeds, vegetables or non-processed animal products.
• Firearms, ammunition or explosives.
• Illegal drugs.

For more information about import/export legislation and taxes, please visit the Customs web site.