Travelling from London to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL): What you need to know
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is London's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from London to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) jetting off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 15 hours. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct London to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport flight.
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is three hours behind London. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is located in Santiago.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) is the busiest route, with 3 direct services every week. Get from LHR to SCL on British Airways's 9:55pm flight.
Your flight from London to SCL won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Go straight to your destination from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) are available from here.
When taking off from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport with British Airways.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between LHR and SCL is British Airways.
With an impressive 90.91% of services arriving as planned, British Airways is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to SCL that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and SCL include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Located around 24 kms (15 miles) from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
78% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and SCL include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to SCL flight, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 82% of flights out of here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
When booking your plane ticket from London to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a detour to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
Make catching an early London to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near London Stansted Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means the majority of its flights touch down as expected and your plans go off without a hitch.
About Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
Have a late flight from London to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near SCL and get cosy, quick:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your London to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is around 16 kms (10 miles) from central Santiago. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
Right now, £386 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £582. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to SCL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on plane tickets from London to SCL.
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The best time to fly from London to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL). February is the peak month for travel to Santiago. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your London to SCL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees temperatures of between -2ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santiago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Santiago right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from London to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport:
Your visit to Santiago should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Gran Torre Santiago, Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos and Fundación Pablo Neruda.
Explore more of Chile
You've done Santiago, now it's time to discover other parts of Chile. Travel around 241 kms (150 miles) south to Talca to tick off its must-visit sights. From Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos) to Teatro Regional del Maule and Plaza de Armas, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Chile, head for Curicó, roughly 177 kms (110 miles) south of Santiago. Plaza De Armas, Proyecto Centro Cultural and Cerro Condell are highlights.
