Travelling from Dusseldorf to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Dusseldorf to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Weeze Airport (NRN) are Dusseldorf's main airports.
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is four hours behind Dusseldorf. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Dusseldorf to SCL. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Dusseldorf to SCL leaving from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
DUS is about 10 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
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78.28% of flights that take off from Dusseldorf International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dusseldorf to NRN in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Dusseldorf to SCL flight, stay in one of these hotels near Weeze Airport:
Weeze Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80.87% of flights leaving here land when expected.
About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Have a late flight from Dusseldorf to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near SCL and hit the pillow fast:
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Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Central Santiago is about 13 kilometres from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Right now, RM2,630 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dusseldorf to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM3,495. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Dusseldorf to SCL. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Dusseldorf to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Dusseldorf to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Dusseldorf to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). July is when most people visit Santiago. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in May.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Dusseldorf to SCL plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Dusseldorf to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in July when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Santiago
Start your Santiago trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Dusseldorf to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
You'll find loads of things to do in Santiago when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Gran Torre Santiago followed by Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos and Iglesia Cristo Redentor.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Chile you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres south of Santiago, a trip to Talca will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos), Teatro Regional del Maule and Patio de los naranjos.
Around 177 kilometres south of Santiago, Curicó is another favourite stop in Chile. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to La Familia Park, Plaza De Los Venados and Plaza De Armas.