Travelling from Frankfurt to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Frankfurt to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's main airports.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago. The city follows the UTC-3 timezone and is four hours behind Frankfurt.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Frankfurt to SCL.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Frankfurt to SCL leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
67.47% of flights leaving from Frankfurt Airport reach their destination on time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in about 2 hours 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 121 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to SCL flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 53.13%.
About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Consider booking a hotel near SCL if you're catching a late flight from Frankfurt to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Check in to one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Go where the road takes you 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 discover more of Santiago and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
The centre of Santiago is about 13 kilometres from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Right now, ر.ق. 1,706 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,835. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Frankfurt to SCL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
May is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL), while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Santiago based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Frankfurt to SCL flight ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Santiago to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in July when temperatures are between -2ºC and 15ºC.
More about Santiago
Start your Santiago trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your Santiago trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions worth exploring include Gran Torre Santiago, Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos and Iglesia Cristo Redentor.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Chile just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south of Santiago, a visit 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.
Curicó is another essential stop in Chile and is around 177 kilometres south of Santiago. No trip is complete without visiting La Familia Park, Plaza De Los Venados and Plaza De Armas.
