Traveling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Taipei: what you need to know
Taipei is 11 hours ahead of Santiago, where Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located. Taipei runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your SCL to Taipei flight.
If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for flight tickets from SCL to Taipei, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
SCL is around 13 kilometers from central Santiago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to SCL? If you've booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Taipei, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SCL arrive on schedule 82.58% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Taipei
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Taipei flight is $682. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,483. Keep in mind 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 SCL to Taipei if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Taipei ticket.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is roughly 48 kilometers. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Taipei, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near TPE:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car rental and explore beyond Taipei's main sights.
Booking your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from SCL to Taipei can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
After your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Taipei has landed, you can get to the city center in about 20 minutes by car. Central Taipei is roughly 6 kilometers from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city center in 45 minutes or so.
After stepping off your SCL to Taipei flight, settle in at a hotel near TSA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport timetables or long cab queues. Grab a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare availability and rates from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from TSA four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Taipei. The city comes alive during high season, but hotel prices are generally higher and major attractions can get crowded. Visit Taipei in the low season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Taipei flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SCL to Taipei in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
More about Taipei
Once you've booked your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Taipei, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Taipei:
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei 101 are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Taipei to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Ximending Night Market.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan you'll want to see. About 129 kilometers south-west of Taipei, a visit to T'ai-chung-shih will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.
Around 257 kilometers south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another favorite stop in Taiwan. Experience major highlights starting with Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.
