Travelling from Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Diego Aracena International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Iquique.
Choose from 198 weekly Diego Aracena International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. The 00:04 departure with Sky Airline is the earliest available. LATAM Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:59.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your IQQ to SCL flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Diego Aracena International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport available through various airlines, flying to Santiago (and then other destinations in Chile) is easy. You can fly nonstop with:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Sky Airline.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates IQQ to SCL flights. An exceptional 82.4% of its services on this route land on time.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Diego Aracena International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Many passengers pass through La Florida Airport when flying between IQQ and SCL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Diego Aracena International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is 41 €. A return ticket right now is 83 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IQQ to SCL.
The cheapest month for flights from Diego Aracena International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Diego Aracena International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ)
Of the departures from Diego Aracena International Airport, 77.54% land on time at their destination.
To get to Diego Aracena International Airport from central Iquique, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Consider booking a hotel near SCL if you're catching a late Diego Aracena International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car and discover Santiago and beyond with your own wheels. Rosselot, united rent a car and Street Rent a Car are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Santiago. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The quietest month for a flight from Diego Aracena International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Santiago based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Diego Aracena International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from IQQ to SCL in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Chile just waiting to be explored. About 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a trip to Vina del Mar will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Valparaiso is another well-known destination in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No trip is complete without experiencing Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.