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Priority Pass lounges at SCL: which to choose in 2026

A guide to the 4 Priority Pass lounges at Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International, led by the Salones VIP Pacific Club (Gate B05) in Terminal 1.

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  • SkyTeam Lounge · via Priority Pass · 4.4/5

    Priority Pass and LoungeKey only when flying a SkyTeam or LATAM codeshare flight

What Priority Pass opens at SCL#

Lounge Frog records 4 Priority Pass lounges at Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International. Three of them tie on rating, so the deciding factors are which terminal you depart from and, for one of them, which airline you fly. The Primeclass lounges in the international terminal are DragonPass-only and not on this list.

My picks by terminal#

  1. Salones VIP Pacific Club (Gate B05), Terminal 1: full bar, 1 shower, on the 2nd level beside gate B05 and open around the clock.
  2. Salones VIP Pacific Club (Gates A08-A17), Terminal 1: full bar, 1 shower, a quieter 60-seat lounge between the A gates for domestic flights only.
  3. SkyTeam Lounge, Terminal 2: full bar, 2 showers, on the 1st floor of Pier E and open 24 hours, but members are admitted only when flying a SkyTeam or LATAM codeshare flight.

Domestic passengers in Terminal 1 should pick whichever Pacific Club is nearer their gate; both limit members to three drinks per visit. International flyers in Terminal 2 get the SkyTeam Lounge only if their ticket qualifies, otherwise the lower-rated The Lounge by Salones VIP is the fallback.

Getting in#

Carry a same-day boarding pass and your Priority Pass credential. The Pacific Club lounges allow stays of up to six hours and the SkyTeam Lounge four, and all can restrict entry when full. Guest rules follow your issuing card. The Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International page lists every lounge by terminal.

How we score#

Ratings are editorial on a 1 to 5 scale; read our methodology and see the 5 best lounges at SCL.

Putting this into practice#

The names I'd check against the actual boarding pass include Salones VIP Pacific Club (Gate B05), Salones VIP Pacific Club (Gates A08-A17). I would start with the terminal and the time available after security. That turns a directory into a realistic shortlist. A lounge can be excellent and still be a poor choice for this departure if reaching it uses most of the waiting time. The location notes above should do as much work as the overall score.

The access check comes next. I'd identify the exact card, membership, status or ticket being used and read the conditions for that route into the lounge. A lounge appearing on a card's map is a starting point for that check. It is not a reason to assume every fare, guest or departure will qualify in the same way.

I would decide what I want from the stop before comparing amenities. For a meal, the food available during the actual visit matters. For work, I'd look for a suitable seat and power. For a short connection, simply finding a comfortable place near the gate may be the better result. There is little value in an amenity I cannot use.

The trade-offs I would check#

Traveling with someone else changes the calculation. I'd check the party's eligibility together, including any guest charge, rather than discover at reception that only one person is covered. A paid visit needs to make sense for the whole group and the time left. I would compare that total with a meal or a quieter seat elsewhere in the terminal.

Related reading#

Cite this article

Patrick Karsh. “Priority Pass lounges at SCL: which to choose in 2026.” Lounge Frog. Published 2026-09-29. Updated 2026-11-03. https://www.loungefrog.com/programs/priority-pass/airports/scl

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Quick answers

Is there a Priority Pass lounge at SCL?

Yes, 4 lounges: Salones VIP Pacific Club (Gate B05) (Terminal 1; Three drinks per visit), Salones VIP Pacific Club (Gates A08-A17) (Terminal 1; Three drinks per visit), The Lounge by Salones VIP (Terminal 1; Two-hour stay limit) and SkyTeam Lounge (Terminal 2; Priority Pass and LoungeKey only when flying a SkyTeam or LATAM codeshare flight). Entry depends on enrollment, flight, tier, guest and capacity rules; holding a card or membership alone does not guarantee entry.

Which cards get me into Priority Pass lounges?

Altitude Black (2 Priority Pass visits per year (Altitude Rewards version), one shareable with a companion.), Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants) (limited visits per year), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France) (Main and supplementary Platinum cardholders: 15 visits/year each (calendar year from 2027), 1 free guest each; extra visits €30 per person.), Centurion Card, Diners Club Black Metal Edition (Unlimited lounge access in India and abroad for primary and add-on cardholders.), Infinia Metal Edition (Unlimited international Priority Pass visits for primary and add-on cardholders; guests US$27 + GST.), JetBlue Premier Card (Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and each authorized user, with 1 guest each.), Magnus (Unlimited international visits; 4 free guest visits per card year.), Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Palladium (lounges only, no restaurants; 2 guests free, then $35 each), Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, Premier World Elite Mastercard (Unlimited visits for main and additional cardholders; guests £24 each.), Prestige (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Reserve (Unlimited international visits for the primary cardholder; 12 guest visits per calendar year.), Reserve Card (Unlimited for principal + 1 guest; supplementary cardholders unlimited, their guests US$35.), Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Sapphire Reserve (Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and authorized users, up to 2 guests each; $27 per extra guest.), Sapphire Reserve for Business, Strata Elite, The Platinum Card, The Platinum Card (Australia) (From October 1, 2026: complimentary membership for the primary cardmember only; additional/employee cardmembers no longer receive membership. Primary cardmember may bring one complimentary guest, subject to lounge terms.), The Platinum Card (Canada), The Platinum Card (Hong Kong), The Platinum Card (India), The Platinum Card (Singapore), The Platinum Card (UAE), The Platinum Card (UK), Vantage Visa Infinite (10 visits per membership year for the principal cardholder; extra visits US$35.), Venture X (Primary cardholder only; enrollment required.), Venture X Business (Primary cardholder only; enrollment required.).

Are there conditions at these lounges?

Salones VIP Pacific Club (Gate B05): Three drinks per visit. Salones VIP Pacific Club (Gates A08-A17): Three drinks per visit. SkyTeam Lounge: Priority Pass and LoungeKey only when flying a SkyTeam or LATAM codeshare flight. The Lounge by Salones VIP: Two-hour stay limit.

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