Travelling from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago is two hours ahead of Santa Marta and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SMR to SCL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SMR and SCL:
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Alfonso B. Aragon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
RM615 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Simon Bolivar International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM1,209. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from SMR to SCL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SMR to SCL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
Of the departures from Simon Bolivar International Airport, 66.83% arrive on time at their destination.
Simon Bolivar International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Santa Marta. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SMR:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Book a hotel near SCL if you're catching a late Simon Bolivar International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and experience more of Santiago and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Santiago. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SMR to SCL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Chile waiting to be discovered. About 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a trip to Vina del Mar will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Valparaiso is another favourite destination in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No journey is complete without experiencing Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.