Travelling from Buenos Aires to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by checking out the best departure point for your flight from Buenos Aires to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC). Explore the options for taking off from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE), the city's main airports.
The average duration of a direct Buenos Aires to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport flight is 2 hours.
Tucuman (where Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport is located) and Buenos Aires share the UTC-3 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
With 41 direct flights a week between the two airports, Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) is the busiest route. Aerolineas Argentinas operates the earliest flight at 5:05am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from AEP to TUC is with Flybondi at 10:25pm.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Buenos Aires to TUC. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
You can take a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP).
At AEP, there's a range of carriers offering direct flights from Buenos Aires to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport, such as:
The most frequently booked airline between AEP and TUC is Aerolineas Argentinas.
Aerolineas Argentinas sets the standard for punctuality. A dependable 85.02% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
AEP is about 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
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83.76% of flights departing from Jorge Newbery Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of AEP.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Consider beginning your travels from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). You can book a direct Buenos Aires to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) plane ticket with departures from here.
You can pick from a range of airlines that operate direct flights from Buenos Aires to TUC departing from EZE. Get on board with any of these carriers and travel straight to your destination:
Flybondi is the top choice for passengers flying from EZE to TUC.
With 75.36% of its services landing on schedule, Aerolineas Argentinas is the most punctual carrier flying between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport.
You can arrive at EZE from central Buenos Aires in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
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Ministro Pistarini Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 83.93% of flights departing here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC)
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To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Buenos Aires to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC)
R 334 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport. Return flights start from R 687. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC)
August is the most popular month for flights from Buenos Aires to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC). Plan your visit to Tucuman in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Buenos Aires to TUC plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. January is the warmest month in Tucuman, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Tucuman
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Tucuman right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Buenos Aires to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport:
Your Tucuman visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that are worth your time include Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, La Pergola y El Rosedal and Museo Folklorico Provincial.
Explore more of Argentina
Salta is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tucuman. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include El Mirador, Safari to the Clouds and Plaza 9 De Julio.
Around 137 kilometres south-east of Tucuman, Santiago Del Estero is another essential stop in Argentina. Start your sightseeing at Iglesia Catedral Basílica, Iglesia de la Merced and Plaza Pública.
