Airport Comparison
SCL SantiagovsTPE Taipei
Lounges at Arturo Merino Benítez International (SCL) and Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| SCLSantiago | TPETaipei | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 9 | 16 |
| Program-accessible | 9 | 16 |
| Access programs | Airline Access, DragonPass, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus | Airline Access, Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 7 | 5 |
| Walk-in price range | CLP 46,500–CLP 65,000 | TWD 1,300–TWD 1,500 |
| Terminals covered | 2 | 2 |
All SCL lounges
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SCL vs TPE lounges — frequently asked
Does SCL or TPE have more lounges?
Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE) has more — 16 verified lounges vs 9 at SCL. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at SCL vs TPE?
SCL: Airline Access, DragonPass, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus. TPE: Airline Access, Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold. Shared programs that work at both: Airline Access, DragonPass, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at SCL or TPE?
SCL: 7 lounges accept paid walk-ins (CLP 46,500–CLP 65,000). TPE: 5 lounges accept paid walk-ins (TWD 1,300–TWD 1,500). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.