Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 13 hours 40 minutes.
Santiago is four hours behind Madrid and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Choose from 23 weekly Madrid Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. The 11:05 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest available. Iberia 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 will give you enough time to board your MAD to SCL flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
LATAM Airlines is your gateway to exploring Santiago (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Chile!). Check out the direct flights from Madrid Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport offered by this popular airline.
LATAM Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates MAD to SCL flights is LATAM Airlines. Its services land without delay 70.11% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAD and SCL:
Barcelona Airport
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Currently, R 7,950 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,444. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAD to SCL if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Madrid Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights departing from Madrid Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Madrid to Madrid Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Madrid Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Reserve a hotel close to SCL if you have a late Madrid Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace 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 see more of Santiago and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Santiago in March.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Madrid Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to SCL in July. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Chile waiting to be discovered. Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a trip to Vina del Mar will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Reñaca beach, Playa El Sol and Playa Blanca.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Chile, head for Valparaiso, about 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. Murales de Valpo, Mirador and Catedral Saint Paul are among its highlights.








