Flying from Bangkok to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL): What you need to know
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is ten hours behind Bangkok. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is located in Santiago.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bangkok to SCL, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Traveling over a peak time such as February? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Bangkok to SCL with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between BKK and SCL include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometers in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to SCL flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 60%.
About Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near SCL and hit the lights earlier:
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, central Santiago is around 16 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city center by car.
Traveling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is $868. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,689. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Bangkok to SCL. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Bangkok to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
December is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL), while February is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Santiago based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Bangkok to SCL plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Santiago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Santiago right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Bangkok to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport:
Gran Torre Santiago and Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Santiago to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Fundación Pablo Neruda.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Chile you should also see. About 241 kilometers south of Santiago, a trip to Talca will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos), Teatro Regional del Maule and Plaza de Armas.
Curicó is another must-experience destination in Chile and is around 177 kilometers south of Santiago. No journey is complete without visiting Plaza De Armas, Proyecto Centro Cultural and Cerro Condell.