Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 14 hours 15 minutes.
London is three hours ahead of Santiago and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from SCL to LHR start at 13:00 — the first with British Airways. The latest departure is at 16:05 with British Airways. In total, you can take your pick of five weekly Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your SCL to LHR flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
British Airways has direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering SCL to LHR flights is British Airways. Its services land as scheduled 78.79% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between SCL and LHR include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Right now, Rs118,378 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs238,491. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from SCL to LHR by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
82.58% of flights departing from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from SCL.
Central Santiago to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SCL? If you've booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're landing on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LHR:
Pick up a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the most popular month to head to London. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SCL to LHR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you should also see. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.