Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is ten hours behind Bangkok.
To ensure you catch your BKK to SCL flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between BKK and SCL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is C$974. A return plane ticket right now is C$2,157. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from BKK to SCL, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BKK to SCL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
When it comes to Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.87% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Suvarnabhumi Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near BKK? If you're catching an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you're coming in on a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near SCL:
Follow your own route with an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Santiago and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Santiago. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Santiago in April.
When reserving your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BKK to SCL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Vina del Mar is just one of the many places in Chile waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Valparaiso is another standout destination in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No trip is complete without experiencing Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.