Travelling from Mocopulli Airport (MHC) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Mocopulli Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Castro and Santiago are both in the UTC-3 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Each week, there are 20 Mocopulli Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, pick the 09:20 LATAM Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 16:37 with LATAM Airlines.
To ensure you catch your MHC to SCL flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Sky Airline is your ticket to exploring Santiago (and perhaps some other great parts of Chile!). Check out the direct flights from Mocopulli Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Sky Airline on this route.
Sky Airline is the most punctual carrier offering MHC to SCL flights. An impressive 85.11% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mocopulli Airport (MHC) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Right now, £34 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Mocopulli Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £64. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from MHC to SCL, book your journey five months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mocopulli Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Mocopulli Airport (MHC)
Mocopulli Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 84.48% of flights that depart MHC reach their destination on time.
To reach Mocopulli Airport from central Castro, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MHC? If you've booked an early flight from Mocopulli Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Book a hotel close to SCL if you're taking a late Mocopulli Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car and discover Santiago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rosselot, united rent a car and Street Rent a Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about 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 is approximately 12 miles from the centre of Santiago. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mocopulli Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Santiago in April.
Lock in your flight from Mocopulli Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you want to go to Santiago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MHC to SCL in July. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Chile
Vina del Mar is just one of the many places in Chile waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Santiago. Around 60 miles away to the north-west, its top attractions include La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Around 60 miles north-west of Santiago, Valparaiso is another essential stop in Chile. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.