Travelling from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Uyuni.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your UYU to SCL flight.
Flying during a peak time like May? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
At the moment, Rs120,657 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Uyuni Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs395,771. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from UYU to SCL, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Uyuni Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
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Handy information about Uyuni Airport (UYU)
To reach Uyuni Airport from central Uyuni, it'll take around 5 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near UYU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Uyuni Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Consider staying in a hotel near SCL if you're catching a late Uyuni Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car and discover Santiago and beyond with your own wheels. Rosselot, united rent a car and Street Rent a Car are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to the centre of Santiago has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Uyuni Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Santiago in April.
Book your flight from Uyuni Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you want to explore Santiago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
July has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from UYU to SCL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
You've seen Santiago, now it's time to explore more of Chile. Travel about 97 kilometres north-west to Vina del Mar to tick off its leading sights. From La Foresta de Reñaca Park to Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Chile, head for Valparaiso, about 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso are highlights.
