Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Brussels: what you need to know
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Brussels is 4 hours ahead of Santiago.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from SCL to Brussels.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from SCL to Brussels, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you hold a passport from Chile and want to travel to Belgium for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on your length of stay and are subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brussels.
SCL is around 19 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SCL? If you're boarding an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brussels, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Brussels
452 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brussels. Return flights start from 906 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from SCL to Brussels, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brussels is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) is around 14 kilometres from central Brussels. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 39 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brussels, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
As soon as your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brussels has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 56 minutes by car. Central Brussels is roughly 56 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 37 minutes.
After your flight from SCL to Brussels, settle in at a hotel near CRL. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Brussels
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brussels while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Brussels, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Before locking in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brussels, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap flights from SCL to Brussels in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Brussels
Once you've booked your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brussels, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Brussels:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Brussels itinerary.
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