Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Brussels: what you need to know
Brussels is four hours ahead of Santiago, where Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located. Brussels follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your SCL to Brussels flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from SCL to Brussels with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
SCL is around 13 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near SCL? If you've booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brussels, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
82.58% of flights departing from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of SCL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Brussels
Rs130,879 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brussels flight. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs260,857. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from SCL to Brussels, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Landing cheap tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brussels is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest prices across each month and land an awesome deal.
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Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) is around 14 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to BRU if you're coming in on a late flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brussels. Select one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Brussels Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Brussels and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Brussels Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from SCL to Brussels.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) is roughly 56 kilometres from central Brussels. Once you've hopped off your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brussels, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 35 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near CRL. Kick back and get cosy after your SCL to Brussels flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget and be on your way in a flash.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from CRL two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
Before securing your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brussels, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Brussels offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the off-season brings better deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
Lock in an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brussels flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 8ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from SCL to Brussels around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Brussels
Once you've booked your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brussels, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Brussels:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Atomium, Grand Place and Manneken Pis are highlights which should be on any well-planned Brussels itinerary.
Explore more of Belgium
You've seen Brussels, now it's time to explore other corners of Belgium. Travel around 113 kilometres west to Ostend to tick off its top sights. From Fort Napoleon to The Crystal Ship and Leopoldpark, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 113 kilometres east of Brussels, Verviers is another essential stop in Belgium. Experience major highlights starting with Quai Pierre Rapsat, Parc de Séroule and Parc de la Tourelle.
