Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Palonegro International Airport (BGA): what you need to know
Bucaramanga is two hours behind Santiago and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SCL to BGA flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Palonegro International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SCL and BGA:
El Dorado International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
Rs59,965 is currently the best price for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Palonegro International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs132,345. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SCL to BGA, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Palonegro International Airport.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SCL land on schedule 82.58% of the time.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SCL? If you've booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Palonegro International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
Book a hotel near BGA if you're catching a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Palonegro International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Palonegro International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Sixt or Alamo and discover more of Bucaramanga and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Palonegro International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to central Bucaramanga
Palonegro International Airport to central Bucaramanga has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Palonegro International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Bucaramanga. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Palonegro International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Bucaramanga, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SCL to BGA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bucaramanga. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Around 290 kilometres west of Bucaramanga, Medellin is another essential stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.