Flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago is four hours behind Amsterdam and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Your AMS to SCL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between AMS and SCL include:
London Heathrow Airport
Madrid Airport
Lima Airport
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
When it comes to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport's on-time performance, 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to AMS? If you're catching an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Reserve a hotel close to SCL if you're on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and experience more of Santiago and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Santiago. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you want to visit Santiago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to SCL in July. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Chile you should also see. About 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a visit to Vina del Mar will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Reñaca beach, Playa El Sol and Playa Blanca.
Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, Valparaiso is another favourite stop in Chile. Experience major highlights starting with Murales de Valpo, Mirador and Catedral Saint Paul.