Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Around 14 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Santiago is three hours behind London and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
Each week, there are five London Heathrow Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, jump on the 21:55 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 22:15 with British Airways.
Give yourself enough time to make your LHR to SCL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
British Airways has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Santiago — and maybe even more of Chile if you have time.
Most passengers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
British Airways ranks as the top on-time carrier for LHR to SCL flights, with 87.88% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and SCL include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
R 9,314 is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 17,100. These prices may change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to SCL by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LHR to SCL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near SCL:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and explore beyond Santiago's main sights.
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
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to central Santiago has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Santiago. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to SCL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Chile
You've visited Santiago, now it's time to explore other corners of Chile. Journey about 97 kilometres north-west to Vina del Mar to check off its leading attractions. From La Foresta de Reñaca Park to Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Valparaiso is another well-known destination in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No trip is complete without visiting Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.