Travelling from Bucharest to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): What you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) leaving from here.
Santiago is five hours behind Bucharest. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago, which runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
Your flight from Bucharest to SCL won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Bucharest to SCL departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
OTP is about 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
71.27% of flights taking off from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bucharest to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Follow your own route with an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and chase adventure across Santiago and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Bucharest to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
The centre of Santiago is about 13 kilometres from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Currently, 395 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 789 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Bucharest to SCL. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Bucharest to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Bucharest to SCL.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Bucharest to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). July is the busiest month to travel to Santiago. If crowds aren't your thing, go in May.
Before locking in your Bucharest to SCL plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bucharest to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in July when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Santiago
Start your Santiago trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Santiago should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions you can't miss include Gran Torre Santiago, Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos and Iglesia Cristo Redentor.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Chile waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south of Santiago, a trip to Talca will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos), Teatro Regional del Maule and Patio de los naranjos.
Curicó is another well-known destination in Chile and is around 177 kilometres south of Santiago. No trip is complete without dropping by La Familia Park, Plaza De Los Venados and Plaza De Armas.
