Manchester, Greater Manchester to Santiago (MAN–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 MAN and SCL, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAN: BST · SCL: -04
When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, 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 Metrolink tram (Airport line) connects Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) to the airport in about 55 minutes for £4.50–£5.50, running until midnight. The dedicated rail service from Manchester Piccadilly takes only 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak) and runs frequently from 06:00 to 23:00. Direct trains also serve Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and other northern cities.National Express coaches connect the airport to London Victoria (3h15, from £10) and many regional cities. Taxis from the city centre cost £25–40 depending on traffic. The airport is well-signed from the M56 motorway with on-site multi-storey parking (Terminal 1/2/3 all have adjacent structures).
MAN–SCL Quick Facts
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Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.