Travelling from Medellin to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): What you need to know
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is Medellin's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Medellin to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) taking off from here.
6 hours is the average travel time for a direct Medellin to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight.
Santiago is two hours ahead of Medellin. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago, which runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
You can pick from 4 direct flights each week between Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). This is the busiest route, with JetSMART offering a 1:13pm departure from MDE to SCL.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Medellin to SCL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
With more people on the move during high season, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
You can hop on a direct flight from Medellin to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) leaving from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
You can lock in a direct flight from Medellin to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport with AVIANCA. This leading airline operates services from MDE.
AVIANCA is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MDE to SCL.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is AVIANCA.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Medellin to SCL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
To get to MDE from central Medellin, it takes about 35 minutes to drive the 24 kilometres or so.
Planning to catch an early flight from Medellin to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, 69.76% land on time at their destination.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Schedule a stopover during your journey at El Dorado International Airport (BOG). It's a key transfer point for flights from Medellin to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) out of Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Medellin to EOH in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 6 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport the day before your Medellin to SCL flight:
About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Medellin to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Grab an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car and explore Santiago and beyond with your own wheels. Rosselot, united rent a car and Street Rent a Car are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Medellin to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
The centre of Santiago is about 13 kilometres from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is R 2,825. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,122. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Lock in cheap flights from Medellin to SCL by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Medellin to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Medellin to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). Plan your visit to Santiago in May for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Medellin to SCL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Medellin to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in July when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Santiago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Santiago right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Medellin to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Santiago when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Gran Torre Santiago followed by Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos and Iglesia Cristo Redentor.
Explore more of Chile
You've visited Santiago, now it's time to discover other parts of Chile. Journey around 241 kilometres south to Talca to check off its leading attractions. From Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos) to Teatro Regional del Maule and Patio de los naranjos, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Curicó is another well-known destination in Chile and is around 177 kilometres south of Santiago. No journey is complete without dropping by La Familia Park, Plaza De Los Venados and Plaza De Armas.
