Search Flights from Santiago to Istanbul

Quick Flight Summary from Santiago to Istanbul

  • Lowest recent price
    $717
  • Direct flight duration 21 hour 45 min
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Sunday, Tuesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $793

Cheapest flights from Santiago to Istanbul

Best Price

United Airlines

United Airlines
27 Oct, Tue
Santiago – Istanbul
1d 14h 25m
2 stop
SCL–IST

United Airlines

United Airlines
2 Nov, Mon
Santiago – Istanbul
1d 13h 25m
2 stop
SCL–IST

United Airlines

United Airlines
3 Nov, Tue
Santiago – Istanbul
1d 13h 25m
2 stop
SCL–IST

United Airlines

United Airlines
12 Nov, Thu
Santiago – Istanbul
1d 13h 25m
2 stop
SCL–IST

United Airlines

United Airlines
25 Oct, Sun
Santiago – Istanbul
1d 14h 25m
2 stop
SCL–IST

United Airlines

United Airlines
26 Oct, Mon
Santiago – Istanbul
1d 14h 25m
2 stop
SCL–IST

Air Canada

Air Canada
16 Nov, Mon
Santiago – Istanbul
1d 11h 50m
2 stop
SCL–IST

British Airways

British Airways
29 Oct, Thu
Santiago – Istanbul
23h 10m
1 stop
SCL–IST
Shortest Flight

British Airways

British Airways
15 Nov, Sun
Santiago – Istanbul
22h 15m
1 stop
SCL–IST

Last update: 12 October 2026 12:59

Estimated Prices for Santiago to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day27 October Tuesday
Best Price
$717
Average Price
$824
$904
$717
$903
12Mon
Oct
$853
13Tue
$904
20Tue
$904
21Wed
$904
22Thu
$718
25Sun
$718
26Mon
$717
27Tue
$850
29Thu
$717
02Mon
Nov
$717
03Tue
$717
12Thu
$884
14Sat
$851
15Sun
$833
16Mon
$860
21Sat
$854
22Sun
$854
24Tue
$890
25Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Santiago City Center

Arturo Merino Benitez Intl. Airport

A Merino Benitez Airport, 16 kilometers west of Santiago city center, can be quickly reached by taxi or metro. Passengers can also go to the airport with special vehicles that can be rented from car rental companies.

Taxi

Taxis that can take you from Santiago to Merino Benitez Airport in about 20 minutes, are applying a high tariff on weekends, holidays and night time.

Metro

With the metro that you can take from the Los Heroes metro station in Santiago you can reach the Barrancas stop which is just 10 minutes away from the airport. To use the metro you can buy tickets from the counters around the station. From Barrancas stop you have to take an 8 minute taxi ride to the airport.

Car Rental

Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Alamo car hire companies provide you the option to rent a car with or without a driver.  You can rent a car from these companies at any time, or arrange a private vehicle to pick you up from wherever you are and take you to the airport.

Airport Information

There is a four-storey terminal building at A Merino Benitez Airport, which covers a large area. The terminal building, which is undergoing renovations, is planned to be opened in 2020 with much wider features. The current terminal building has duty free shops, luggage space and parking space on the ground floor. On the first floor there are rest rooms reserved for VIP companies, on the second floor, shops, restaurants and entrance doors are located. On the third floor of the building, there is also a check-in area reserved for the customers of restaurants and VIP passengers.

You can find bank ATMs, telephone operator shops, pharmacies, travel agency shops, health care room and insurance offices spread over different floors of the building. In the terminal there is a reserved area for those who are VIP passengers. In this section you can access VIP lounges of Latam, Pacific Club, Voyage, Delta Sky Club, American Airlines and Avianca companies.

There are many restaurants, cafes and bars in the airport for travelers to meet their eating and drinking needs. These are La Pausa, Cybo Bistro, Fritz, Gatsby, Ruby Tuesday, Subway, Telepizza, Johnny Rockets, Pronto Copec, McDonald's, Cafe Danes, Bakery & Co, Cafe On Time, Cinnabon, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Tamarugo, Patagonia Cafe, Espression Lavazza , Vinum and Heineken Star Lounge.

Among the places you can shop at the airport are stores ranging from cosmetics to clothing, technology and music to jewelry. Among these are Bath & Body Works, MAC Cosmetics, Punto Musical, Samsung, MacOnline Express, Garmin, Gizmobies, Fotokina, MOW, La Cava del Vino, Kubox, Jugueteria Alemana, BirttShop Chile, Licantai, Toc's, Rumbo Sur, Piedra Linda, Sol y Mar , Piedras Australes, Jewelery Me, Swarovski and Hugo Boss.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
  • The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
  • After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
  • The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
  • A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
  • Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
  • If you make a reservation before

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Monday
12 Oct
Fog
24°15°
Tuesday
13 Oct
Rain
18°15°
Wednesday
14 Oct
Rain
17°15°
Thursday
15 Oct
Rain
16°14°
Friday
16 Oct
Rain
15°12°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Santiago-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Santiago-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Santiago-Istanbul flights, you can use Arturo Merino Benitez Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Santiago-Istanbul is 13108 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 16 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Santiago-Istanbul flights is Friday.
United Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Iberia, Air France, Air Europa organizes direct flights between Santiago-Istanbul.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with United Airlines starts from approximately $693.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
British Airways
$793
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
United Airlines
$693
Penalty-Free Change / 1 piece checked baggage
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
$854
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage
Air Canada
$820
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece handbag / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Air France
$860
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage
Iberia
$1,102
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 3 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Air Europa
$1,509
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece cabin baggage / 1 piece checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 11.10.2026

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