Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 6,562

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: −0.88%

In July 2025, Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport handled 6,562 departures, a year-over-year change of −0.88%. Domestic demand within Chile and short‑haul links across South America remained steady, while airlines adjusted capacity to align with winter travel peaks and aircraft availability.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 78.28%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: ±11.55%

Cancelled Flights: 35

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −55.70%

Departure punctuality reached 78.28% (YoY ±11.55%), supported by calmer mid‑winter weather and tighter schedule discipline. Cancellations fell to 35 (YoY −55.70%), easing disruptions for travelers; afternoon low cloud can still prompt minor flow controls on busy days.

Airlines Serving SCL

Service at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is led by LATAM Airlines, SKY Airline and JetSMART, providing dense domestic coverage and regional links to Argentina, Peru and Brazil, alongside select long‑haul connections. The network blends full‑service and low‑cost models to balance frequency and reach from Santiago.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the airport should remain broadly stable with departure on‑time performance near current levels; weekend peaks and afternoon low clouds may introduce localized delays. Passengers should prefer morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on peak travel days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather updates via the NextFly App.