Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO): what you need to know
Bilbao is four hours ahead of Santiago and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Your SCL to BIO flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Bilbao Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between SCL and BIO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Currently, Rs133,044 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs240,955. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SCL to BIO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Bilbao Airport.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SCL arrive on schedule 82.58% of the time.
To reach Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SCL? If you're boarding an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Bilbao Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Bilbao Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BIO instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Bilbao Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Click and Rent or Goldcar and experience more of Bilbao and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Bilbao Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to central Bilbao
Bilbao Airport to the centre of Bilbao has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Bilbao Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Bilbao in January.
The warmest month in Bilbao is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC. Book your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Bilbao Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SCL to BIO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bilbao. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Bilbao. No trip is complete without seeing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.