Travelling from Beijing to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL): What you need to know
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is 11 hours behind Beijing. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is located in Santiago.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Beijing to SCL.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Beijing to SCL with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between PEK and SCL include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
PEK is around 27 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Beijing Capital International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Beijing Capital International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from PEK land on schedule 81% of the time.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a great option between Beijing Daxing International Airport and SCL.
With public transport, you can travel from central Beijing to PKX in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Beijing to SCL flight? Unwind in a hotel near Beijing Daxing International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Beijing Daxing International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 87% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near SCL:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Beijing to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, central Santiago is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is Rs219,715. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs393,986. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Beijing to SCL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Beijing to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Santiago. February is when most people book flights from Beijing to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Beijing to SCL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
July sees temperatures of between -2ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Beijing to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Santiago
After booking your flight from Beijing to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Santiago:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Gran Torre Santiago, Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos and Fundación Pablo Neruda are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Santiago itinerary.
Explore more of Chile
Talca is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be discovered once you've seen Santiago. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos), Teatro Regional del Maule and Plaza de Armas.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Chile, head for Curicó, about 177 kilometres south of Santiago. Plaza De Armas, Proyecto Centro Cultural and Cerro Condell are key highlights.
