Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to La Chinita Airport (MAR): what you need to know
Maracaibo's timezone is UTC-4, making Maracaibo one hour behind Santiago.
Your SCL to MAR flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd love to discover another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Chinita Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Tocumen International Airport is a popular stop between SCL and MAR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to La Chinita Airport (MAR)
At the moment, AED 1,320 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Chinita Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 2,351. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SCL to MAR, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Chinita Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SCL to MAR.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Chinita Airport.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
82.58% of flights leaving Arturo Merino Benitez Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from SCL.
Central Santiago to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is approximately 19 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SCL? If you've booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Chinita Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at La Chinita Airport (MAR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Chinita Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAR instead:
Getting from La Chinita Airport (MAR) to central Maracaibo
La Chinita Airport to central Maracaibo has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometers away.
When to fly to La Chinita Airport (MAR)
The quietest month for a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Chinita Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Maracaibo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Chinita Airport for August if you want to go to Maracaibo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SCL to MAR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Venezuela
You've seen Maracaibo, now it's time to explore other corners of Venezuela. Journey around 434 kilometers east to Maracay to check off its popular sights. From El Ejército Las Ballenas Park to Plaza Sucre del Estado Aragua and Otro Beta - La Pared, your itinerary will be busy.
Valencia is another essential stop in Venezuela and is around 402 kilometers east of Maracaibo. No journey is complete without experiencing Museo de Arte Valencia, Plaza Bolivar and Basílica Catedral de Valencia.
