Lounge directory · SCL · Last reviewed 27 June 2026
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Lounges SCL: every lounge and how to get in
Santiago splits its lounges across two terminals, with the strongest options airside in the modern T2. The right lounge is the one in your terminal, and the Pacific Club is the one most travelers can actually get into. Here is the full map.
- Lounge verdict
- Strong in T2, thinner in T1. The flagship LATAM lounge in T2 was billed as the largest in South America when it opened, but it needs a premium cabin or oneworld status. The Pacific Club lounges take Priority Pass and sell entry at the door in both terminals, which makes them the default for everyone else.
- Best access play
- Priority Pass opens the Pacific Club lounges in both terminals, with walk up entry reported from around 42 dollars for a three hour stay. A reported Plaza Premium lounge in T2 may also take Priority Pass and paid entry, but its details are to be confirmed. Without status, the Pacific Club is the dependable choice.
- The one thing to know
- The two terminals are connected landside only, so a lounge is reachable only from within the terminal you depart from. Pick the lounge in your terminal, not the famous LATAM room across a security line and a 15 minute walk away.
Orientation
How the Santiago lounge map works
The terminal decides everything at SCL. T2 handles all international flights and holds the best lounges, while T1 is domestic only and runs thinner. The two buildings connect landside, not airside, so you can only use a lounge inside the terminal you depart from. Plan around your departure terminal, not the room you have heard about in the other one.
T2 is the heart of it: the flagship LATAM lounge, billed as the largest in South America when it opened, the Salones VIP Pacific Club near the C pier, a SkyTeam lounge for passengers on SkyTeam flights, and a reported Plaza Premium lounge whose details are still to be confirmed. The LATAM lounge needs a premium cabin or oneworld status. The Pacific Club takes Priority Pass and paid entry, which makes it the default for everyone else. The Pacific Club also runs a lounge on the domestic side in T1. Hours and walk up prices shift, so treat the figures below as verify at booking.
The lounges
Every SCL lounge by terminal
| Lounge | Terminal and location | Access | Walk up | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATAM Lounge | T2 international, airside | LATAM and oneworld premium cabin, oneworld Emerald and Sapphire, eligible LATAM Pass tiers | Not available | The flagship, billed largest in South America when it opened, status only |
| Salones VIP Pacific Club | T2 international, airside near the C pier | Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, pay in | From about 42 dollars for 3 hours | The default international door without status |
| Salones VIP Pacific Club | T1 domestic, airside | Priority Pass, LoungeKey, pay in | From about 42 dollars for 3 hours | The only calm corner of the domestic terminal |
| SkyTeam Lounge | T2 international, airside | SkyTeam First, Business and Elite Plus on a SkyTeam flight | Not available | The SkyTeam door for eligible passengers |
| Plaza Premium Lounge | T2 international, airside, reported recent opening | Priority Pass and pay in reported, to be confirmed | From about 48 dollars reported, to be confirmed | A reported newer option in T2; verify on the day |
Two things to note from the table. The Pacific Club is the lounge most travelers can actually use, since it takes Priority Pass and sells walk up entry in both terminals, while the LATAM and SkyTeam rooms are tied to status or a qualifying flight. And the exact T2 roster is still settling: the airport runs about six lounges in total and a reported Plaza Premium lounge may add another Priority Pass option, but its access and price are to be confirmed.
Access decoder
What actually opens these doors
Priority Pass covers the Salones VIP Pacific Club in both T2 and T1, and may cover the reported Plaza Premium lounge in T2, which is to be confirmed. It does not cover the LATAM lounge or the SkyTeam lounge, which are tied to status and class of travel.
Paying at the door works at the Pacific Club lounges, reported from around 42 dollars for a three hour stay, subject to space, in both terminals. A reported Plaza Premium lounge in T2 may also sell walk up entry from around 48 dollars, though its details are to be confirmed. Treat all prices as verify at booking.
Status and class of travel open the LATAM lounge for LATAM and oneworld premium cabin passengers, oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members and eligible LATAM Pass tiers, and the SkyTeam lounge for SkyTeam First, Business and Elite Plus passengers on a SkyTeam flight. Neither sells walk up entry, so without the ticket or the tier the Pacific Club is your room.
Because the two terminals connect landside only, the single most useful rule is to choose the lounge in your departure terminal. Confirm the door and hours on the day, since lounge hours shift with the flight schedule.
Timing
When an SCL lounge is worth it
The lounge that matters at Santiago is almost always the one in T2, because that is where international flights and the strongest rooms sit. If you have a long international wait, the Pacific Club is the dependable reset on Priority Pass or by paying in, and the LATAM lounge is the upgrade if your ticket or status opens it. The trap is assuming the famous LATAM room is reachable from T1. It is not. The terminals connect landside across a 500 meter walk and a fresh security line, so a lounge in the other building is never a quick errand.
For a domestic departure from T1, the Pacific Club on that side is the only real refuge, and it is worth the entry when the building is busy. A common play is to eat and rest in T2 before walking over, since T2 keeps the better food and seating, then to clear security at T1 with time in hand. Whatever your terminal, treat the prices here as a starting point and confirm them at the door, because the T2 roster is still settling and walk up rates move with demand.
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FAQ
Santiago lounge questions
Which SCL lounges take Priority Pass?
The Salones VIP Pacific Club lounges in both T2 international and T1 domestic. A reported Plaza Premium lounge in T2 may also take Priority Pass, but its details are to be confirmed. The LATAM lounge and the SkyTeam lounge do not take Priority Pass, since they are tied to status and class of travel.
Can I pay to get into a Santiago lounge without status?
Yes. The Pacific Club lounges sell walk up entry, reported from around 42 dollars for a three hour stay, subject to space, in both terminals. A reported Plaza Premium lounge in T2 may also sell entry from around 48 dollars. Treat prices as verify at booking, since they shift with demand.
Can I use the LATAM lounge at Santiago without status?
No. The LATAM lounge in T2 needs a premium cabin ticket, oneworld Emerald or Sapphire status, or an eligible LATAM Pass tier, and it does not sell walk up entry or take Priority Pass. Without the ticket or the tier, the Pacific Club is the room you can actually get into.
Which lounge is best at SCL?
With LATAM or oneworld premium cabin or status, the flagship LATAM lounge in T2, billed as the largest in South America when it opened. Without status, the Salones VIP Pacific Club is the dependable Priority Pass or pay in choice, and it is the only calm corner on the domestic side in T1.
Is there a lounge in the domestic terminal at Santiago?
Yes. The Salones VIP Pacific Club runs a lounge on the domestic side in T1, taking Priority Pass and paid entry, and it is the only real refuge in the older, busier domestic building. If your wait is for a domestic leg, it is worth the entry, though eating in T2 before you walk over is also an option.
Do the Santiago lounges have showers?
Shower availability varies by lounge and is to be confirmed for several rooms, so do not count on one without checking. The flagship LATAM lounge is the most likely to offer them for eligible guests. If a shower matters, ask at the lounge door before paying in, or use the Holiday Inn across from the terminal.
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