Santiago to Madrid (SCL–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SCL–MAD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Airlines, Iberia and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 6,661 miles in approximately 12h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Airlines | 14 | 789 | 12h50-13h | – | – | – |
| IB Iberia | 12 | 359 | 12h35-12h40 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AY Finnair | 7 | 350 | 12h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 350 | 12h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 4 | 359 | 12h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SCL: -03 · MAD: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Santiago, it's 10:00 PM in Madrid.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
SCL–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SCL to MAD
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Iberia and LATAM Airlines. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SCL to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SCL to MAD ranges from 12 hours 35 minutes to 13 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,661 miles (10,719 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via VCP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.