Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is four hours behind Zurich.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ZRH to SCL flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is R 8,422. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 13,826. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from ZRH to SCL, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Of the flights that depart from Zurich Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Zurich Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Reserve a hotel close to SCL if you're taking a late Zurich Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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For the best deal, book your ride from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Santiago in March.
Book your flight from Zurich Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you want to go to Santiago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
July has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to SCL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Vina del Mar is just one of the many places in Chile waiting to be explored after you've experienced Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Reñaca beach, Playa El Sol and Playa Blanca.
If you want to check out another great destination in Chile, consider Valparaiso, about 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. Murales de Valpo, Mirador and Catedral Saint Paul are the start of reasons to visit.