FAQs, simple and common sense tips
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Yes, the airport of Santiago de Chile offers travellers a website with all the information about flight departures and arrivals. To access this information, click here. |
What international airlines operate from the airport in Santiago, Chile? Santiago Airport operates 3 national airlines. They are active members of IATA (International Air Transport Association), an organization that promotes safety, reliability, reliability and economy in air travel for the benefit of consumers around the world. |
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What international airlines operate from the airport in Santiago, Chile? In Santiago Airport 18 international airlines operate. To access this information, click here. |
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LAN
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Is there a website where I can check arrivals and departures of flights in Chile?
What are the means of transportation in Santiago de Chile? Santiago has a public transportation system that combines ground and underground transportation. We recommend purchasing the travel card called "Bip!" at any ticket office. For more information on ground transportation in Santiago, click here. |
Santiago residents use the subway to shop and do errands, to meet friends, attend a concert or visit an exhibition. For more information about the subway system in Santiago, click here. |
Metro is more than just a carrier.
What aspects should I consider before embarking on my trip to the world´s southernmost region? It is advisable to prepare a "personal medicine bag" for the trip, including at least one first aid kit (disinfectant, bandages, patches, scissors, cotton, thermometer, etc.), an insect repellant, sunscreen, anti-itch creams for insect bites, antipyretics (acetaminophen), antidiarrheals, intestinal antibiotics and common medicines. |
 What general issues should I consider during my trip?
During the trip, we advise you to avoid eating vegetables and seafood, ice drink liquids and beverages that are not sealed. A good way to avoid infection is to wash hands properly before eating and especially after using the toilet. We also suggest avoiding contact with animals. If you regularly take certain medications (eg, hypertension, epilepsy, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, etc) we suggest informing your physician before your trip. Though it is important not to interrupt the usual treatments, we must take into account possible contraindications or incompatibility with some prevention measures to avoid diseases like malaria, and even vaccines related to the trip. |
What issues should I considerat the end of my trip? We recommend you tell your doctor if any skin diseases, venereal diseases, fever, diarrhea, or sudden weight loss, symptoms that could be related to your journey. |
What considerations should I take with animals during my trip? The bite of an animal (dog, cat, rodent or bat) may involve the transmission of potentially dangerous diseases to humans, and more frequently of common infections caused by bacteria in the saliva of these animals, which will require an appropriate antibiotic treatment. |
What considerations should I take with insects during my trip? It is desirable to avoid using deodorants or perfumes that may attract insects. It is not advisable to walk barefoot or with sandals, always use footwear. Since insects are the most common form of infection while traveling, it is important to avoid bites by using repellents and other appropriate devices (nets, long sleeve shirt, high socks, etc). In case of insect bites, we recommend you to notify your local guide and disinfect the affected area with particular care. |
What considerations should I take with animals during my trip? It is advisable to avoid contact with animals that can spread rabies. If you are bitten by an animal, we recommend you to go immediately to the nearest health care facility. The bite of an animal (dog, cat, rodent or bat) may involve the transmission of potentially dangerous diseases to humans, and more frequently of common infections caused by bacteria in the saliva of these animals, which will require an appropriate antibiotic treatment. |
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Fecal-oral transmission diseases, such as traveler's diarrhea, hepatitis A and E, typhoid, and cholera are common diseases among travelers. The cause is ingestion of food or drink contaminated by infectious agents (viruses, bacteria, parasites) and usually manifest in the digestive symptoms (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea). The best prevention is to pay attention to what you eat and follow these basic rules:
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What is the Hanta virus and how can I prevent its spread? It is important to consider this seasonal disease. It occurs mainly in spring and summer, due to human encroachment on the habitat of "mouse-long-tailed (O. longicaudatus). This disease is transmitted by being bitten by rodents, by eating infected food or water or breathe air contaminated by saliva, urine or droppings of rodents. To prevent the spread of this disease, we suggest you consider:
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How I can reduce the chance of getting sick while traveling?
