Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Dusseldorf is 4 hours ahead of Santiago.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from SCL to Dusseldorf. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from SCL to Dusseldorf. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
You can visit Germany for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Chile. But before booking your cheap tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Dusseldorf, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
SCL is around 19 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 14 minutes.
Have an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Dusseldorf? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SCL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Dusseldorf
$754 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Dusseldorf. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,475. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SCL to Dusseldorf, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to the centre of Dusseldorf is around 15 minutes by car. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 38 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Dusseldorf. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DUS instead:
Weeze Airport (NRN)
The centre of Dusseldorf is located around 80 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN). As soon as your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Dusseldorf has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour and 4 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 2 hours and 18 minutes.
After your flight from SCL to Dusseldorf, kick back at a hotel near NRN. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
June is the busiest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Dusseldorf. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Dusseldorf in February when things are quieter.
Before you book a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Dusseldorf, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Dusseldorf, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from SCL to Dusseldorf in January when temperatures average between -3ºC and 7ºC.
More about Dusseldorf
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Dusseldorf right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Dusseldorf:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Rhine Tower, Konigsallee and K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen are major attractions which should be on any good Dusseldorf itinerary.
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