Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago is seven hours behind Dubai and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your DXB to SCL flight.
Travelling during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between DXB and SCL:
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is 685 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 1.023 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from DXB to SCL, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Dubai Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights that take off from Dubai Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to DXB:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dubai Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Grab an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car and explore Santiago and beyond with your own wheels. Rosselot, united rent a car and Street Rent a Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to the centre of Santiago has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Santiago. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Dubai Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you'd like to go to Santiago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to SCL in July. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Chile you should also see. About 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a trip to Vina del Mar will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, Valparaiso is another essential stop in Chile. Start your sightseeing at Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.