London to Santiago (LGW–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between LGW and SCL, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Santiago from London
| Metric | LGW→SCL | LHR→SCL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 25 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 3 |
Travel Essentials
LGW: BST · SCL: -04
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 1:00 PM in Santiago.
British passport holders enter Chile visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Immigration issues a Tarjeta de Turismo (tourist card) electronically at the point of entry. Keep this number; you need it when departing.
The 90 days can be extended once for another 90 days at the Departamento de Extranjeria in Santiago for CLP 100 (about $0.10, a nominal fee). You need proof of onward travel and sufficient funds. Chile does not require hotel bookings at the border. Overstays result in a fine of 1 UTM per month (roughly $65).
No direct flights from the UK to Chile exist. The fastest routings connect via Sao Paulo (GRU) or Madrid (MAD), with total journey times of 16 to 19 hours. LATAM operates London to Santiago via Sao Paulo. Chile uses the Chilean peso (CLP), trading at roughly 950 CLP per $1. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Chile has strict food import controls: fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, and meat are confiscated and fined at customs.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
LGW–SCL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Charles de Gaulle and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR).