Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Diego Aracena International Airport.
Take your pick of 207 weekly Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Diego Aracena International Airport flights. The 04:00 departure with Sky Airline is the earliest flight you can take. LATAM Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:58.
Your SCL to IQQ flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Diego Aracena International Airport, so jetting to Iquique (and then seeing more parts of Chile!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Sky Airline is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
LATAM Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SCL to IQQ flights, with 86.37% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Diego Aracena International Airport. La Florida Airport is a top stopover on the SCL to IQQ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Diego Aracena International Airport flight is $51. A return ticket is currently $86. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SCL to IQQ, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Diego Aracena International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Diego Aracena International Airport.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SCL land on schedule 82.58% of the time.
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 you 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.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near SCL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Diego Aracena International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ)
Grab a Diego Aracena International Airport rental car and discover Iquique and beyond with your own wheels. Euro Rent-a-Car, Budget and Euro are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Diego Aracena International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) to central Iquique
Diego Aracena International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Iquique. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Diego Aracena International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Iquique in May.
Before locking in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Diego Aracena International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Iquique, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SCL to IQQ in August. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Chile
Iquique is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Chile waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres south of Iquique, a trip to Antofagasta will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like La Portada, Huanchaca Ruins Museum and Plaza Colon.
Around 193 kilometres north of Iquique, Arica is another essential stop in Chile. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Morro de Arica, El Morro de Arica and Cuevas de Anzota.