Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is five hours ahead of Santiago and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your SCL to ATH flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between SCL and ATH include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is $953. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,386. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SCL to ATH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SCL to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SCL arrive on schedule 82.58% of the time.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to SCL:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Follow your own route with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and chase adventure across Athens and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SCL to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.