Travelling from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to Beijing: what you need to know
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8. The city is 11 hours ahead of Santiago, where Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SCL to Beijing flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as February? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from SCL to Beijing with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Travelling from central Santiago to SCL takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Beijing? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SCL:
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SCL arrive at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to Beijing
592 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Beijing flight. A return ticket right now is 1.343 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from SCL to Beijing if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Landing cheap tickets from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Beijing is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to access the lowest prices across the month and snap up an incredible deal.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Beijing, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PEK:
Reserve your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport several weeks ahead of your flight from SCL to Beijing. If you're going away during a busy period, book even earlier to get the lowest price possible.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Once your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Beijing has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 48 kilometres from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
The trip will take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your SCL to Beijing flight:
Best time to go to Beijing
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Beijing. August is the busiest month to visit Beijing. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Beijing is June, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Beijing plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from SCL to Beijing around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
Once you've booked your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Beijing, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Beijing:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are attractions you won't want to skip in Beijing.
Explore more of China
Beijing is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. Around 113 kilometres southeast of Beijing, a trip to Tianjin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.