SCL · Santiago · Terminal Terminal 1
JetSmart Check-in at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
JetSmart departs from Terminal Terminal 1 at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. Online check-in opens 72h before departure.
JetSmart check-in rules at SCL
Step-by-step at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
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Check in online
Open the JetSmart app or website 72 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal Terminal 1
JetSmart flights at SCL depart only from Terminal Terminal 1. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at Terminal 1 main hall
Bag-drop 2 hours before departure, closes 45 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate Terminal 1 domestic + regional gates
Allow 5–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.
Boarding JetSmart at SCL
Terminal Terminal 1 notes
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Typical gates
JetSmart flights typically depart from gates Terminal 1 domestic + regional gates.
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Walk time
Expect 5–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
Terminal 1 has Chilean + international food (Café Caribe, Subway), some local snacks, smaller duty-free.
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Lounges
No JetSmart lounge at SCL (LCC carrier). Pacific Club Lounge (paid $35 USD) available in Terminal 1.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. JetSmart offers paid family pack add-on with seat selection together.
Known issues at SCL with JetSmart
Carry-on bag is paid extra
Problem: JetSmart Smart fare excludes carry-on bag. Adding 10 kg costs $15–30 USD online or $50 at airport.
Solution: Pre-pay during booking. Personal item under seat (45×30×20 cm) is always free. Smart Club annual membership ($30) cuts carry-on fee in half.
EZE vs AEP for Buenos Aires
Problem: JetSmart international flights to Argentina use Ezeiza (EZE), not Aeroparque (AEP). EZE is 35 km outside Buenos Aires city centre.
Solution: Plan ground transfer 60–90 min from EZE to central Buenos Aires. Tienda León official airport bus is most reliable.
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