Flying from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Antofagasta Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Antofagasta.
You can choose from 131 weekly Antofagasta Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. The 00:06 departure with Sky Airline is the earliest flight available. LATAM Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:59.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ANF to SCL flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can travel nonstop to Santiago, Chile. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Antofagasta Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport:
LATAM Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a dependable 89.27% of services landing on schedule, Sky Airline is the most punctual carrier operating ANF to SCL flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Antofagasta Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between ANF and SCL include:
Cali Airport
Concepcion Airport
La Serena Airport
Handy information about Antofagasta Airport (ANF)
86% of flights departing from Antofagasta Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of ANF.
Antofagasta Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Antofagasta. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Antofagasta Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, check out Hermoso Departamento con Laguna Navegable. It's a short drive from ANF.
Arriving at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Reserve a hotel near SCL if you're taking a late Antofagasta Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and explore beyond Santiago's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to the centre of Santiago has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Antofagasta Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Santiago in March.
Book your flight from Antofagasta 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 want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ANF to SCL in July. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Chile
Vina del Mar is just one of the many places in Chile waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Reñaca beach, Playa El Sol and Playa Blanca.
Valparaiso is another essential stop in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No trip is complete without seeing Murales de Valpo, Mirador and Catedral Saint Paul.






