Flying from London to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): What you need to know
Choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from London to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
14 hours 40 minutes is the average travel time for a direct London to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago. The city follows the UTC-3 timezone and is three hours behind London.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). Take your pick of 3 direct services each week. British Airways operates a 9:55pm departure between LHR and SCL.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to SCL, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can book a direct flight from London to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
British Airways is a popular airline that offers direct flights from London to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport jetting out of LHR.
British Airways ranks first in bookings for flights from LHR to SCL.
British Airways ranks highest for on-time performance. An exceptional 87.88% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to SCL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and SCL include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to SCL flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When booking your plane ticket from London to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a pit stop at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near SCL:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and explore beyond Santiago's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
The centre of Santiago is around 13 kilometres from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
378 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. A return flight starts at 738 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to SCL. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from London to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is when most people book flights from London to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). Visit Santiago in May if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your London to SCL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Santiago
Once you've booked your flight from London to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Santiago:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Santiago when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Gran Torre Santiago followed by Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos and Iglesia Cristo Redentor.
Explore more of Chile
You've seen Santiago, now it's time to discover other corners of Chile. Journey about 241 kilometres south to Talca to tick off its leading attractions. From Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos) to Teatro Regional del Maule and Patio de los naranjos, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Chile, consider Curicó, about 177 kilometres south of Santiago. La Familia Park, Plaza De Los Venados and Plaza De Armas are the start of reasons to visit.
