cheap flights Dublin to Santiago

Chile experiences winter during the European summer months when school holidays and family travel increase demand on this long-distance route. October tends to be quieter before the December through February period when Australian and Chilean visitors return home for the warmer season. Weekday departures often carry lower fares than weekend flights since business travellers avoid Friday and Sunday peaks.

Full-service carriers such as Turkish Airlines, Iberia, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines usually include checked baggage and meals in their base fare. Budget options like Vueling Airlines charge separately for everything beyond a small cabin bag. LATAM Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines offer mid-range pricing with some included services depending on the fare class you select.

Landing at Arturo Merino Benitez airport late in the evening means navigating unfamiliar streets after dark without reliable public transport options. Most visitors take taxis or pre-booked transfers directly to their hotel since Santiago sits over forty kilometres from the city centre with limited overnight bus connections available.

Currency

CLP (CLP$)

Power sockets

Type C, L · 220 V

Language

Spanish

Emergency number

130, 131, 132

Driving side

right

Calling code

+56

Internet domain

.cl

Population of Santiago

6.3 M (2017)

Time zone

UTC-03 (America/Santiago)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Verify whether your ticket covers both flight segments when booking separate tickets on different airlines rather than a single journey. Compare baggage allowances carefully since low-cost carriers charge extra for checked luggage that full-service airlines include. Confirm passport validity requirements for Chile before departure to avoid issues at immigration. Check seasonal price variations as October typically offers lower fares compared to December through February travel periods.