Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Matecana International Airport (PEI): what you need to know
Pereira's timezone is UTC-5, making Pereira two hours behind Santiago.
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 PEI flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Matecana International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SCL and PEI:
El Dorado International Airport
Jorge Chavez International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Currently, Rs49,153 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Matecana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs104,403. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from SCL to PEI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Matecana International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SCL to PEI.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Matecana International Airport.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82.58% of flights that depart SCL land on time.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SCL? If you're catching an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Matecana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Matecana International Airport (PEI)
If you have a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Matecana International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near PEI:
Pick up a Matecana International Airport rental car and explore Pereira and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Localiza and Tu Roll Rent a Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Matecana International Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Matecana International Airport (PEI) to central Pereira
From Matecana International Airport, Pereira is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
The quietest month for a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Matecana International Airport is April, while January is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Pereira based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Matecana International Airport for February if you want to visit Pereira during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SCL to PEI in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 25ºC on average.
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 Pereira. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Around 177 kilometres south-west of Pereira, Cali is another essential stop in Colombia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.