Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is four hours ahead of Santiago and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Your SCL to ZRH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SCL and ZRH include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, R 9,075 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 16,605. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SCL to ZRH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Zurich Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SCL to ZRH.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 82.58% of flights that take off from SCL arrive at their destination without delay.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SCL? If you're boarding an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Book a hotel near ZRH if you have a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Zurich. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SCL to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
