Travelling from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Maracaibo Airport (MAR): what you need to know
Maracaibo's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Maracaibo one hour behind Santiago.
Your SCL to MAR flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Maracaibo Airport. Panama City Tocumen International Airport is a top stopover on the SCL to MAR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Maracaibo Airport (MAR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Maracaibo Airport flight is Rs85,438. A return ticket is currently Rs169,900. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from SCL to MAR, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Maracaibo Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SCL to MAR.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Maracaibo Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from SCL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Santiago to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SCL? If you're catching an early flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Maracaibo Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Maracaibo Airport (MAR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Maracaibo Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAR instead:
Getting from Maracaibo Airport (MAR) to central Maracaibo
Maracaibo Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Maracaibo. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Maracaibo Airport (MAR)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Maracaibo Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Maracaibo. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Maracaibo Airport for August if you want to go to Maracaibo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SCL to MAR in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC on average.
Explore more of Venezuela
Maracaibo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Venezuela you'll want to see. Around 434 kilometres east of Maracaibo, a visit to Maracay will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Maracay and Museo Aeronatico Fuerza Aerea Venezolana.
If you want to check out another side of Venezuela, head for Valencia, about 402 kilometres east of Maracaibo. Plaza Bolivar, San Diego Botanical Garden and Municipal Serrania el Indio Park are the start of reasons to visit.