Travelling from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago is five hours behind Cairo and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CAI to SCL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CAI and SCL:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cairo Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is R 10,991. A round-trip fare is currently R 17,706. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from CAI to SCL, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Cairo Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CAI to SCL.
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Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
65% of flights taking off from Cairo Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Cairo to Cairo Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near CAI. Whether you have an early flight from Cairo Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you're arriving on a late Cairo Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SCL:
Go where the road takes you with a Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and chase adventure across Santiago and beyond.
Booking your ride from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to central Santiago has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairo Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Santiago based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Cairo Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you want to explore Santiago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CAI to SCL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Vina del Mar is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Reñaca beach, Playa El Sol and Playa Blanca.
Valparaiso is another must-experience destination in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No trip is complete without visiting Murales de Valpo, Mirador and Catedral Saint Paul.