Flying from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is 11 hours behind Manila.
Your MNL to SCL flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a top stopover on the MNL to SCL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Right now, Rs210,911 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs421,414. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MNL to SCL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
When it comes to Ninoy Aquino International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.07% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Ninoy Aquino International Airport from central Manila, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near MNL? If you've booked an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Book a hotel close to SCL if you're taking a late Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and explore beyond Santiago's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to central Santiago has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Santiago in April.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MNL to SCL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Vina del Mar is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be discovered after you've seen Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Valparaiso is another well-known 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.