Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago is three hours behind London and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your LGW to SCL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between LGW and SCL:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is $710. A round-trip ticket is currently $1,467. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to SCL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Reserve a hotel near SCL if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Santiago and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Santiago in April.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you'd like to explore 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 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to SCL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Chile
Vina del Mar is just one of the many places in Chile waiting to be explored once you've seen Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Chile, consider Valparaiso, roughly 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso are highlights.