Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Santiago five hours behind Athens.
Leave enough time to make your ATH to SCL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ATH and SCL include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is ₹ 39,114. A return plane ticket right now is ₹ 75,955. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ATH to SCL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from ATH to SCL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of all flights departing from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% land on time at their destination.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car to explore Santiago and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Santiago. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ATH to SCL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
You've visited Santiago, now it's time to discover other corners of Chile. Journey around 97 kilometres north-west to Vina del Mar to tick off its leading attractions. From La Foresta de Reñaca Park to Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra, your itinerary will be busy.
Valparaiso is another must-experience destination in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No journey is complete without visiting Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.
