Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, making Santiago one hour ahead of Ottawa.
Leave enough time to catch your YOW to SCL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
At the moment, ₹ 33,002 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 69,590. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from YOW to SCL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights that take off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to YOW? If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you're coming in on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SCL:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car to explore Santiago and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about 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 driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Santiago in April.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you want to go to Santiago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YOW to SCL in July. Temperatures average between -2ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Chile you should also see. Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a visit to Vina del Mar will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, Valparaiso is another favourite stop in Chile. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.
