Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Glasgow: what you need to know
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0. The city is three hours ahead of Santiago, where Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located.
To avoid rushing for your SCL to Glasgow flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for flight tickets from SCL to Glasgow, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
SCL is around 13 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to SCL? If you've booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Glasgow, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82.58% of flights that depart SCL arrive at their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Glasgow
R 8,584 is currently the best price for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Glasgow flight. Return flight tickets start at R 20,578. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from SCL to Glasgow, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Scoring cheap tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Glasgow is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest fares across every month and land a sweet deal.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near GLA if you're coming in on a late flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Glasgow. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience more of Glasgow and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from SCL to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is roughly 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. Following your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Glasgow, it'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 55 minutes or so.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near PIK. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your SCL to Glasgow flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark make picking up a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car simple. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at PIK can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Plan your trip to Glasgow during the high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Glasgow in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Glasgow flight ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SCL to Glasgow in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Glasgow, check out our range of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral and Riverside Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Glasgow.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 499 kilometres south of Glasgow, Cardiff is another essential stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay.
