Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Teniente Vidal Airport take 2 hours 24 minutes. Balmaceda and Santiago are in the same timezone (UTC-3), meaning you won't have to adjust your watch once you land.
Each week, there are 44 flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Teniente Vidal Airport. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 06:48 LATAM Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from SCL to BBA is 17:25 with LATAM Airlines.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Teniente Vidal Airport. To look at your options, just uncheck 'Direct flights only.' El Tepual Airport is a popular stopover on the SCL to BBA route.
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from SCL to BBA, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't needed as you're travelling within Chile. As long as you have some other proof of identity, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Teniente Vidal Airport is Rs10,059. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs23,768. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap flights from SCL to BBA by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Teniente Vidal Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Take advantage of filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Teniente Vidal Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Travelling from central Santiago to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Getting from Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA) to central Balmaceda
Teniente Vidal Airport is approximately 0.64 kilometres from the centre of Balmaceda. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 2 minutes.
When to fly to Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA)
The quietest month for a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Teniente Vidal Airport is May, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Balmaceda based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Balmaceda is February, with temperatures ranging between 2ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Teniente Vidal Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between -7ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flights from SCL to BBA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Balmaceda
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