Santiago eSIM: what to know before you land
🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile · SCL · 3-day pick: 2 GB for $7.99
Landing in Santiago
- SCL Arturo Merino Benítez
Santiago's airport is northwest of the city; airport buses and taxis run to the centre, and the wine valleys are within a day trip.
- Install the Chile eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at SCL, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Chile, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1.5 GB over 3 days. 2 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99.
Pay · $7.99Short stays in Santiago
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $41.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $41.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $9.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $41.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $9.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $41.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $14.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $41.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Chile eSIM connects to Movistar and WOM. 5G is listed on WOM; elsewhere it's 4G.
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Questions about Santiago
Which airports serve Santiago?
Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL). Santiago's airport is northwest of the city; airport buses and taxis run to the centre, and the wine valleys are within a day trip.
How much data do I need for 3 days in Santiago?
About 1.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 2 GB · 15 days for $7.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at SCL?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Chile.
Which networks will I use in Santiago?
The Chile eSIM connects to Movistar and WOM. 5G is listed on WOM; elsewhere it's 4G.