Travelling from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Fortaleza Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 55 minutes.
Fortaleza and Santiago are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your FOR to SCL flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
LATAM Airlines is your gateway to discovering Santiago (and perhaps some other great parts of Chile!). Browse the direct flights from Fortaleza Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is LATAM Airlines.
With 77.78% of its services arriving as scheduled, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating FOR to SCL flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
R 2,974 is the lowest price for a one-way Fortaleza Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Return flights start at R 6,437. These fares can change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from FOR to SCL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Fortaleza Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
80% of flights leaving Fortaleza Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from FOR.
To get to Fortaleza Airport from central Fortaleza, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Fortaleza Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near FOR:
Arriving at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you have a late Fortaleza Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near SCL:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and explore beyond Santiago's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Fortaleza Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Santiago. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Fortaleza Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FOR to SCL in July. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Chile you should also see. Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a trip to Vina del Mar will keep your itinerary busy. 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 the best of this destination with a visit to Murales de Valpo, Mirador and Catedral Saint Paul.