Flying from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) to El Calafate Airport (FTE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Choose from 11 weekly Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate Airport flights. The 04:10 departure with Aerolineas Argentinas is the earliest you can take. Aerolineas Argentinas operates the latest service of the day at 16:15.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your EZE to FTE flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
With direct flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to El Calafate (and then other parts of Argentina) is a breeze. You can fly nonstop with:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Flybondi on this route.
Aerolineas Argentinas is the most punctual carrier that offers EZE to FTE flights, with 77.03% of its services reaching their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Right now, R 917 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,284. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from EZE to FTE, reserve your journey four months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
78% of flights that leave from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near EZE? If you've booked an early flight from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Travel at your own pace with a El Calafate Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, FlexWays or Sixt and find adventure across El Calafate and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from El Calafate Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to El Calafate Airport (FTE)
November is the most popular month for flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to El Calafate in March.
Lock in your flight from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate Airport for January if you'd like to explore El Calafate during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from EZE to FTE in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Argentina
Rio Gallegos is just one of the many cities in Argentina waiting to be explored after you've seen El Calafate. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Laguna Azul, Museo Marítimo y Naval de la Patagonia Austral and Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli.
If there's time to check out another side of Argentina, head for Rio Grande, about 499 kilometres south-east of El Calafate. Casa Museo Shanti, Reserva Natural Urbana - Laguna de los Patos and Viejo puente colgante. Punto historico are among its highlights.