Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Hamburg: what you need to know
Hamburg is four hours ahead of Santiago, where Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located. Hamburg follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to make your SCL to Hamburg flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from SCL to Hamburg with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
SCL is about 13 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to SCL? If you're boarding an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Hamburg, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
82.58% of flights departing from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of SCL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Hamburg
The best price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Hamburg flight is R 8,932. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 17,087. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from SCL to Hamburg, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you have flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Hamburg ticket.
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Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Hamburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near HAM:
Follow your own route with a Hamburg Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and see more of Hamburg and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Hamburg Airport around one week in advance of your flight from SCL to Hamburg.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Central Hamburg is around 80 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC). After your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Hamburg has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near LBC. Settle in and get cosy after your SCL to Hamburg flight at any of these well-located options:
Why be tied to someone else's timetable? Grab a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and stay in control of your journey. Book a set of wheels here with Enterprise.
Typically, the sooner you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Reserve your ride from LBC the moment you know your dates.
Best time to go to Hamburg
Before locking in your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Hamburg, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Hamburg offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season means you'll get better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Book an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Hamburg flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SCL to Hamburg in January when temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Hamburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Hamburg right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Hamburg:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Miniatur Wunderland and Port of Hamburg are must-visits when exploring Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Hamburg. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Essen is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. No journey is complete without experiencing Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.