Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Budapest is four hours ahead of Santiago and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your SCL to BUD flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SCL and BUD:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight is 463 €. A return fare right now is 848 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from SCL to BUD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SCL to BUD.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 82.58% of flights that depart SCL arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SCL:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Consider booking a hotel near BUD if you're taking a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car and discover Budapest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to central Budapest has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Budapest. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SCL to BUD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Hungary
You've visited Budapest, now it's time to discover other corners of Hungary. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to tick off its top attractions. From Deri Museum to Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Hungary, consider Miskolc, about 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón are highlights.