Travelling from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Santiago eight hours 30 minutes behind Kochi.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your COK to SCL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Currently, R 19,294 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cochin International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 33,979. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from COK to SCL, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Cochin International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
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Handy information about Cochin International Airport (COK)
78.29% of flights that leave from Cochin International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Cochin International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Kochi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Cochin International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to COK:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you have a late Cochin International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near SCL:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car to explore Santiago and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cochin International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Santiago. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Cochin International Airport to 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).
Search for cheap tickets from COK to SCL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Chile just waiting to be explored. Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a trip to Vina del Mar will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Valparaiso is another well-known destination in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No journey is complete without dropping by Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.
