Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Valletta four hours ahead of Santiago.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SCL to MLA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Malta International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SCL and MLA:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Malta International Airport flight is R 7,375. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 16,579. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SCL to MLA, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Malta International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SCL to MLA.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Malta International Airport.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
82.58% of flights leaving Arturo Merino Benitez Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from SCL.
To get to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Malta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to SCL:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're coming in on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Malta International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MLA:
Grab a Malta International Airport rental car and explore Valletta and beyond with your own wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Malta International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Valletta. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Malta International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Valletta. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you want to visit Valletta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SCL to MLA in February. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Malta
Valletta has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Malta just waiting to be discovered. About 5 kilometres west of Valletta, a trip to Birkirkara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
Around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta, Qormi is another essential stop in Malta. Experience major highlights starting with Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.